This week, students have been learning about the process of what makes a saint and in particular, St Carlo Acutis. In classrooms across the school, students have been exploring the miracles that St Carlo performed, and looking at how he made a massive impact on those around him during his life!

This is one of the key reasons why the Church celebrates the saints; they are signs that the holiness that we are called to is achievable, and that it can take many forms! Teachers have been sharing examples of what people from all walks of life and times have shown holiness, and helped out the less fortunate.

The staff have also been exploring this theme, learning about the process of canonisation and how the saints promote the wonderful examples of ways that we can show of love for God.

To build on this learning, next week on Friday, we will be hosting a fundraising event to support Global School Partners. GSP does fantastic work in Kenya, building up the education system and making a colossal difference in the lives of thousands of children and families. We are partnered with St George's Academy in Kenya and our fundraising will support projects to improve educational outcomes for students and families through a wide range of programmes!

Our fundraiser is also in honour of St Carlo Acutis! St Carlo set a wonderful example of practical support to the needy in his community - giving generously of his own pocket money to the homeless and the hungry. We are encouraged to follow his wonderful example and help out those in need! Students are invited to bring a gold coin donation and wear sports gear - like St Carlo did! Carlo Acutis has been called ‘the saint in sneakers’ he is well known for his casual dress - an important lesson - all of us can be holy, not just people wearing robes!

Please let me know if you have any questions about our fundraiser, and visit Global School Partners website to find out more about the fantastic work they do.

I hope that you and your families have a wonderful weekend!

Kind regards,

Christopher Evans

Religious Education Coordinator (Acting)

Prayer for Charity

Loving God,
 You call us to love You with all our hearts
 and to love our neighbour as ourselves.
 Fill us with generosity and kindness,
 so that we may see Christ in those in need.
 Bless our hands to serve,
 our words to encourage,
 and our hearts to give freely.
 Through Christ our Lord.

 Amen.