[dhs12345]

And which person(s) in the Church hierarchy decide if a person is a Saint? And when deemed a saint, encourage its members to pray to the this person.

If you don't understand how bad this is then I doubt that I will be able to convince you of anything else.

As they say, good luck with that.

[Mrs. Don-o]

The Church doesn’t “put” people in Heaven. God does. Historically, the Church set criteria for considering a person go be a saint, IN ORDER TO CURB the kind of popular enthusiasm that wants to venerate Jack Kennedy, Elvis Presley, Princess Diana, and you dear Aunt Maisie and Uncle Cliff.

To be a “canonized” saint, there are supposed to be actual miracles, which would serve as signs from Heaven attesting to Divine favor, as well as evidence of a life of heroic virtue.

I notice that non-Catholic funeral services pretty much award instant canonization to everyone upon medical proof of death.

I rather think humbly seeking confirmation from Heaven to be a more prudent course.