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St. Jean de Brebeuf
Michael Graziano
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Mr. Ornella St. Jean de Brebeuf was born in Normandy, France, on March 25, 1593. In 1622, Jean was ordained as a priest, after he joined the Society of Jesus. Three years after St. Jean was ordained, he volunteered to go to Quebec, Canada, as a missionary to teach about Christ (Catholic Online). St. Jean de Brebeuf was known for his ability to speak many languages, which made him an excellent choice to be a missionary to New France or Canada. I chose St Jean de Brebeuf because my favorite sport is lacrosse. History states that Jean de Brebeuf named the present day version of the Indian game lacrosse, because the stick used reminded him of a Bishop's crosier. In French the Bishop’s crosier translates to la crosse (Catholic Saints).
St Jean de Brebeuf, whose feast day is March 16, served as a Jesuit priest for the Missionary in Huron, Canada and converted thousands of Huron Indians to the Catholic faith. St Jean is also honored/remembered on October 19, as a martyr of North America. The French Jesuit arrived in Canada at the age of 32, and he remained in Canada for 24 years. During St. Jean’s lifetime in Canada, he would compose catechisms, preach the word of God, and convert the Huron people to Catholicism. Throughout St. Jean’s life, he converted …show more content…

Jean and I share. St. Jean and I both aspire to teach those who may not possess knowledge of our faith. St. Jean would teach the people of Huron about Christ and I could teach my family members more about the way to follow in Christ’s mission. St. Jean inspires me in my Catholic faith by relating my interests of sports, to my love of Jesus Christ. Also, I am inspired in knowing that Jesus is with me, at all times. I can grow in my relationship with St. Jean by praying to him, asking for his help and intercession. I can serve others, in need of my help and guidance, by living a life like St.

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