Key Biblical Figures and Saints
Journey with us as we explore the inspirational lives from Scripture and the Catholic tradition, drawn from the Catechism and the Jerusalem Bible. The lives that still speak: lessons from great figures of our faith and understanding.
The Holy Trinity
God the Father
The Eternal Creator and Provider of all existence.
Jesus Christ
The Incarnate Son, Saviour and Redeemer of humanity.
Holy Spirit
The Sanctifier, Guide, and Comforter in the divine life.
Old Testament Key Figures
Adam
The first man, formed from dust by God.
Eve
The mother of all living, created from Adam's rib.
Noah
Righteous builder of the ark, preserver of life.
Abraham
Patriarch of faith, father of many nations.
Sarah
Wife of Abraham, mother of Isaac in old age.
Isaac
Son of promise, offered in sacrifice by Abraham.
Jacob
Renamed Israel, father of the twelve tribes.
Joseph
Dreamer sold into slavery, saviour of Egypt.
Moses
Lawgiver and leader of the Exodus.
Aaron
First high priest, brother of Moses.
Joshua
Successor to Moses, conqueror of Canaan.
Deborah
Prophetess and judge who led Israel to victory.
Gideon
Judge who defeated Midian with 300 men.
Samson
Nazarite strongman, deliverer from Philistines.
Ruth
Moabite convert, ancestor of David.
Samuel
Prophet and last judge, anointer of kings.
Saul
First king of Israel, tragic fall from grace.
David
Shepherd king, psalmist, man after God's heart.
Solomon
Wisest king, builder of the Temple.
Elijah
Fiery prophet, taken to heaven in a whirlwind.
Elisha
Successor to Elijah, miracle-worker.
Isaiah
Prophet of the suffering servant and Emmanuel.
Jeremiah
Weeping prophet, herald of new covenant.
Esther
Queen who saved her people from destruction.
New Testament Key Figures
St. Mary, Mother of God
Full of grace, handmaid of the Lord.
St. John the Baptist
Forerunner of the Messiah, voice in the wilderness.
St. Peter
Rock of the Church, first Pope.
St. Andrew
First-called apostle, brother of Peter.
St. James son of Zebedee
First martyred apostle, Son of Thunder.
St. John the Evangelist
Beloved disciple, author of Gospel & Revelation.
St. Philip
Apostle who brought Greeks to Jesus.
St. Bartholomew (Nathanael)
True Israelite without guile.
St. Matthew
Tax collector turned Gospel author.
St. Thomas
Doubter who confessed “My Lord and God”.
St. James son of Alphaeus
The Less, steadfast disciple.
St. Jude Thaddaeus
Patron of hopeless causes.
St. Simon the Zealot
Former revolutionary, ardent follower.
St. Matthias
Chosen to replace Judas.
St. Paul
Apostle to the Gentiles, converted persecutor.
St. Mary Magdalene
First witness to the Resurrection.
St. Lazarus of Bethany
Raised from the dead by Jesus.
St. Martha of Bethany
Sister of Lazarus, servant-hearted.
St. Mary of Bethany
Contemplative who chose the better part.
St. Stephen
First Christian martyr, deacon of grace.
St. Barnabas
Son of encouragement, companion of Paul.
Inspirational Catholic Saints and Theologians
St. Padre Pio
Mystic stigmatist, confessor of souls.
St. Mother Teresa
Apostle of the poor, founder of Missionaries of Charity.
St. John of the Cross, Doctor
Mystic poet, master of the dark night.
St. John Henry Newman, Doctor
Cardinal convert, patron of education.
St. Augustine, Doctor
Doctor of Grace, author of Confessions.
St. Thomas Aquinas, Doctor
Angelic Doctor, synthesis of faith & reason.
St. Thérèse of Lisieux, Doctor
Little Flower, Doctor of Spiritual Childhood.
St. John Paul II
Pope of the family, champion of dignity.
St. Pius X
Pope who lowered Communion age.
St. Francis of Assisi
Patron of animals, founder of Franciscans.
St. Joan of Arc
Maid of Orléans, martyr for France.
St. Patrick
Apostle of Ireland, escaped slavery.
St. Catherine of Siena, Doctor
Mystic peacemaker, Doctor of the Church.
St. Ignatius of Loyola
Founder of Jesuits, Spiritual Exercises.
St. Teresa of Ávila, Doctor
Mystic reformer, Interior Castle.
St. Thomas Becket
Martyr archbishop, defender of Church.
St. Cuthbert
Hermit bishop, wonder-worker of Northumbria.