I was named Elizabeth because Mom liked it. Cecilia because that’s my Mom’s Grandma’s name.

She was born in second century Rome. Cecilia was an only child When the prefect sought to have her killed, they tried to boil her alive. The attempt failed so they decided to behead her. They tried three times unsucessfully so the executioner ran in fear.

Cecilia died three days after in prison She is the patron saint of musicians and church music because as she was dying she sang to God. When her body was found long after her death, one of her hands had 3 out stretched fingers and on the other hand, one showing her belief in the Trinity.

The skull of Saint Cecilia is kept as a relic in the Cathedral of Torcello. Her feast day is November 22

I can be more like Cecilia by trying harder at piano. I can try my best at choir. I can try my best at being reverent. I can learn more about my faith. I can be more patient.

I chose my grandpa, Valentine Dahlem, as my unofficial saint. He is prayerful because he always prays. He is helpful because he helps me with my homework. He is kind because he helps the poor. He is smart because he knows everything. He is funny because he makes me laugh.