Year 10 Pupil Chaplains Visit St Patrick’s, Collyhurst, to Venerate the Relics of Saint Carlo Acutis
Five of our Year 10 pupil chaplains, accompanied by Mrs Wallbank, had the wonderful opportunity to visit St Patrick’s Church in Collyhurst to venerate and learn more about the relics of Saint Carlo Acutis. This special visit formed part of their faith leadership journey and gave them a meaningful encounter with the life and witness of a modern young saint.
The group were warmly welcomed by the parish team at St Patrick’s, who shared the inspiring story of Saint Carlo’s life: his deep love for the Eucharist, his devotion to prayer, and his powerful example of using technology to spread the Gospel. His message that “we are all born original, but many die as photocopies” resonated deeply with the pupils as they reflected on how they can live out their own call to holiness.
Each pupil brought their own rosary to be made into a third‑class relic. They were able to hold and bless their rosaries with the relic of Saint Carlo—a profound spiritual moment that made a lasting impact on them. Many spoke about feeling encouraged to grow in their prayer life and to follow Saint Carlo’s example of faith lived with joy, courage, and generosity.
One pupil shared:
“Five of our chaplains were warmly greeted by the staff along with Mrs Wallbank!
Our experience was beautiful as we were able to hold and bless our own rosaries with Carlo Acutis’ relic. It was a memorable experience and truly a privilege to see and learn about Carlo.”
We are immensely proud of our chaplains for the reverence and enthusiasm they showed throughout the visit. This experience has not only strengthened their own faith but also deepened their commitment to serving the spiritual life of our school community.