Canonised for Dummies

Student: Hey teacher, I came across the word "canonised" in my reading, and I don't really understand what it means. Can you help me out?

Teacher: Absolutely, I'd love to help you understand it! So, when something or someone is "canonised," it basically means that they are officially recognized and honored by a religious organization, like the Catholic Church. It's like they are being acknowledged as a saint or a very important and respected figure in the religious community. It's kind of like being put on a pedestal for your exemplary life and actions, you know?

(The teacher pauses for a moment, thinking of a way to explain the concept further.)

Teacher: Let me put it this way - it's as if you were a superhero in a comic book, and then the comic book company decided that you were so awesome and special that they made you a part of the official superhero team, with a special costume and everything. In the same way, when someone is "canonised," they become part of the official group of recognized and honored individuals in the religious community, like a superhero in the realm of the church. Does that make sense?

(The student nods in understanding.)

Teacher: Great! So in simpler terms, when someone is "canonised," they are considered a really important and respected person in the eyes of a religious group, and their life and actions are looked up to as examples to follow. Does that help clarify things for you?