Live a life of heroic virtue and holiness
Die in the reputation of holiness
Have a cause opened by a bishop after waiting at least five years, unless the Pope waives the waiting period
Be declared a Servant of God
Undergo an investigation of life, writings, and reputation for holiness
Be declared Venerable by the Pope after recognition of heroic virtue
Have one miracle attributed to your intercession and approved for beatification, unless you are a martyr
Be declared Blessed
Have a second miracle attributed to your intercession and approved for canonization, unless you are a martyr
Be canonized by the Pope and officially declared a Saint