St Mary
Illuminated by Christ, we radiate His love
NURSERY |
Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, is on September 8th. This day celebrates the birth of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
St. Mary is the mother of Jesus and a very special lady in the Catholic Church. She loved God and said “yes” to His plan to be the mother of Jesus. Mary is known for her kindness, love, and faith. Many people pray to Mary because she helps them and listens to their prayers. There are many stories of miracles through Mary’s help. For example, some people have been healed from sickness after praying to her, and others have felt peace and comfort when they were worried or scared. One famous miracle is when Mary appeared to people in different places, like Lourdes and Fatima, to give them messages of hope and love. St. Mary shows us how to trust God and care for others with a loving heart. There are also other important Marian feast days, such as the Immaculate Conception on December 8th and the Assumption of Mary on August 15th. |
RECEPTION St Brigid |
The Feast Day of Saint Brigid is celebrated on February 1st.
St. Brigid was a kind and caring woman who lived in Ireland a long time ago. She loved helping people, especially those who were poor or sick. St. Brigid is famous for many miracles. One story tells how she made a small amount of food last for a big group of people, so no one went hungry. Another miracle is when she helped a well of water never run dry, so people always had clean water to drink. St. Brigid also built a special place where people could come to pray and feel safe. People prayed to St. Brigid for help, and many were healed or felt comforted by her prayers. St. Brigid’s life teaches us to be generous, kind, and to care for others, especially those in need. |
YEAR 1 St. Anthony of Padua |
The Feast Day of St. Anthony of Padua is celebrated on June 13th each year.
St. Anthony of Padua was a kind and special man who lived a long time ago. He loved helping people and teaching them about God. St. Anthony was known for being very brave and caring. He always listened to others and helped them when they were sad or lost. People say he could find lost things because he prayed very hard. He loved to tell stories about Jesus and taught everyone to be kind and loving. St. Anthony is a saint in the Catholic Church, and many people ask him to help them when they need something. He reminds us to be good friends, to help others, and to always trust in God. His feast day is celebrated on June 13th, when we remember his life and all the good things he did for people. |
YEAR 2 St Francis of Assisi |
The Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi is celebrated on October 4th each year.
St. Francis of Assisi was a kind and gentle man who loved God and all of His creation. He cared deeply for animals, plants, and people. One famous story tells how St. Francis spoke to birds, and they stayed quietly and listened to him—that was a special miracle showing how much nature loved him. Another miracle happened when St. Francis prayed for a sick man, and the man got better, even though the doctors thought he couldn’t be healed. People also say that St. Francis received the stigmata, which means he showed the wounds of Jesus on his own body, a very special and rare miracle. St. Francis’s miracles remind us of God’s power and love working through him. He is remembered for living simply, loving everything God made, and caring for others. |
YEAR 3 St Therese Of Lisieux |
The Feast Day of St. Therese of Lisieux is celebrated on October 1st each year.
St. Therese of Lisieux was a kind and gentle girl who loved God very much. She believed that even small acts of love and kindness are very important. After she died, many people prayed to her for help, and she answered their prayers through miracles. One famous miracle was when a very sick boy was healed after his family asked St. Therese to pray for him. Another miracle happened when people found hope and comfort after praying to her in difficult times. Because of these miracles, many people call her "The Little Flower" because she showed that small things done with great love can make a big difference. St. Therese teaches us that loving God and others with all our heart is the most important thing we can do. |
YEAR 4 St Carlo Acutis |
The Feast Day of St Carlo Acutis is celebrated on October 12th each year.
Carlo Acutis was an English-born Italian Catholic teenager known for his devotion to the Eucharist and his use of digital media to promote Catholic devotion. Active in parish life, he served as a catechist and helped inspire several people to convert to Catholicism. He later created a website documenting Eucharistic miracles and Marian apparitions. He was diagnosed with leukaemia and died at the age of fifteen. Since his death, his relics have been displayed in Assisi and his exhibitions on Eucharistic miracles have travelled worldwide. He was beatified by the Catholic Church in 2020. Acutis was canonised as a saint on 7th September 2025 and has been referred to as the "patron saint of the Internet", "God's Influencer" and the "first millennial saint" |
YEAR 5 St Josephine Bakhita |
The Feast Day of St. Josephine Bakhita is celebrated on February 8th each year.
St. Josephine Bakhita was a brave and kind woman who lived a long time ago. When she was a little girl, she was taken far from her home and made a slave. But she never stopped trusting God. Later, she became a nun and spent her life helping others and sharing God’s love. Many people prayed to St. Josephine for help, and she is known for miracles, like healing sick people and giving comfort to those who were sad or scared. One special miracle was when a sick person got better after asking St. Josephine to pray for them. St. Josephine’s story teaches us about forgiveness, hope, and never giving up, no matter how hard life gets. |
YEAR 6 St Margaret Clitherow |
The Feast Day of St. Margaret Clitherow is celebrated on March 26th each year.
St. Margaret Clitherow was a brave and faithful woman who lived a long time ago in England. She loved God very much and helped people learn about Him, even when it was very dangerous. St. Margaret hid priests in her home to keep them safe because at that time, it was against the law to be Catholic. She showed great courage and love for her faith. After she died, many people prayed to her for help, and there are stories of miracles happening because of her prayers. Some people were healed from sickness and others found strength when they were scared. St. Margaret’s life reminds us to be brave and to stand up for what we believe in, even when it is hard. |