Class Saints

As a reminder that we are called to be saints and live a life of holiness, each class is named after saints:

Each year we learn about their class saint's life, why they are a good role model and how, through their example, we might become closer to Christ ourselves.

This means, that by the end of their time at St Wilfrid’s School, we all come to know about the lives and work of some saints and can leave our school taking guidance from how our class saints lived their lives to make Christ known to all.

Reception: St Bernadette- Bernadette suffered ill health and lived in a very poor house in Lourdes, France, with her parents, two brothers, and a sister. Our Lady has appeared to Bernadette 18 times when she was around 14 years old in Lourdes. Feast Day -16th April

Year 1: St

Year 2: St Joseph-St. Joseph was the husband of Mary, he was the Father of Jesus on earth. According to the earliest Christian traditions, he was a carpenter or woodworker. Feast Day -19th March

Year 3: St Francis-St. Francis was born into a wealthy family but later on in life he led the life of a beggar and served God. There are stories about St. Francis being able to talk to the animals. Feast Day- 4th October

Year 4: St Teresa -A favorite saint for many people, the Little Flower is beloved for her simple, yet profound devotion to Jesus from a young age. She is an example of how children can develop a strong life of prayer. Feast Day - 15th October

Year 5: St David- St David is the patron saint of Wales. In Welsh, his name is Dewi. David was born about 520 near St. Bride’s Bay, Pembrokeshire, Wales. David became a priest. He is one of the most celebrated saints in Britain. Feast Day - 1st March

Year 6: St Patrick- St Patrick was born in Britain and arrived in Ireland at the age of 16. After he arrived, Patrick became interested in Christianity and started teaching others about the religion. He is said to have converted many of the country’s residents to Christians. Feast Day- 17th March