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Patron Saint
St. John the Baptist is the patron saint of our school and parish. In addition to being known as the “Baptist” he is also called the “Precursor” or the “Forerunner” of the Lord. John appeared in the region of the Jordan as an ascetic and a preacher of penance. He preached a baptism for the forgiveness of sins in preparation for the coming of Christ. John’s principal task was to announce the arrival of Jesus Christ and to baptize Him. Among his many messages, John proclaimed that salvation is open to those in every profession and that all are called primarily to practice justice and charity toward their fellow man. John was beheaded on account of fearlessly standing up for the truth when it made him very unpopular to do so. May the faculty, students and parents of St. John the Baptist School, like John himself, announce the good news that Christ has come, and may they practice the justice, charity and truth which St. John both preached and lived.