Next week, Pope Leo XIV will canonise Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati in Rome. While the ceremony is in Italy, the celebration – and the lessons – reach right into Australian Catholic schools.

Why It Matters

These young saints show that faith isn’t just a Sunday activity – it’s something we live every day. Their example challenges students and teachers alike to integrate belief, action, and creativity into school and community life.

Bringing Their Example to School

Faith in Modern Life: Encourage students to explore how their faith intersects with technology, creativity, and everyday choices.

Service & Social Action: Inspired by Pier Giorgio, students can engage in meaningful community service or charity projects.

Reflection & Prayer: Create space for students to reflect on how they can live with purpose, kindness, and integrity.

Digital & Creative Projects: Take a page from Carlo’s book – let students document acts of kindness, create digital campaigns, or celebrate faith in creative ways.

Celebrate Together

Even from Australia, schools can mark this canonisation with prayer, liturgy, classroom discussions, or a special virtual event.

Your Call to Action

Carlo and Pier Giorgio remind us that holiness is for today, not just history. Let’s inspire students to live boldly, serve others, and shine their faith in everything they do.

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We Pray

Hey God, help us live lie Carlo and Pier Giorgio – bold, kind, and real. Show us how to use our gifts, our screens, our voices, and our hearts to make a difference, lift others up, and shine a bit of Your light every day. Keep us curious, brave, and full of hope. Amen.