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A relic is a fragment of the body or a physical possession of a canonized saint, venerated to help us grow closer to God. The Church divides relics into three classifications:
First-Class Relic: A physical part of a saint’s body, such as bone, blood, or flesh.
Second-Class Relic: A personal possession that the saint owned or frequently used, such as an article of clothing.
Third-Class Relic: An object that has been intentionally touched to a first- or second-class relic. The creation of a third-class relic is a deliberate act of faith; the explicit intention to create the relic is a necessary part of this spiritual practice.
On the feast day of each saint listed below, the priest will offer a special blessing with their corresponding relic. Please note: If a saint’s feast day falls on a Sunday, the Sunday liturgy—the Day of the Lord—takes precedence and overrides the saint’s feast, so the relic blessing will not take place on that day.
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
JULY
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER