ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Patron saint

Okay kiddo, so you know how you have your favorite superhero or cartoon character that you really admire and look up to? Well, patron saints are like special superheroes that people pray to when they need help or guidance in their lives.

You see, in the Christian religion, it is believed that certain saints had such strong faith and did such good things in their lives that they have become like role models for others to follow.

So, people choose a patron saint that they feel a connection with - maybe because they have a similar job or hobby, or they were born on the same day as the saint. When they need help or guidance, they pray to their patron saint and ask them to help them out or to be with them during difficult times.

It's like having a special friend in heaven who you can talk to and who is always looking out for you. And just like you can learn from your favorite superheros or cartoon characters, people can learn from the stories and lives of these patron saints and try to be more like them in their own lives.