Principal's Message

Saint Carlo Acutis – The Millennial Saint

Last Sunday, the Church celebrated the canonisation of Carlo Acutis, a teenager who died in 2006 at the age of 15. Known as the “Cyber Apostle of the Eucharist,” Carlo’s story has captured the attention of Catholics worldwide—particularly because of how relevant he is to the digital generation. As parents and educators, his life presents us with a powerful opportunity to reflect on the kind of formation we want for our young people.

Carlo was an ordinary teenager in many ways—he loved video games, computers, soccer, and hanging out with friends. But beneath that teenage exterior was a young man of extraordinary faith. Born in London and raised in Milan, Carlo had a deep love for the Eucharist, attended daily Mass, prayed the rosary, and had a natural compassion for the poor and marginalized.

At age 11, he taught himself coding and built a website cataloguing Eucharistic miracles from around the world—a project that now travels globally as a Vatican-approved exhibit. When diagnosed with leukemia at 15, he offered his suffering “for the Pope and the Church,” showing maturity and faith well beyond his years. He died in 2006 and was beatified in 2020.

Why Does Carlo Matter for Our Students?

In a world where faith can often feel outdated or irrelevant, Carlo reminds us—and our children—that holiness is not reserved for the past or for adults. It’s for today. And it’s possible even in a world dominated by smartphones, social media, and streaming platforms.

Here are a few key learnings we can share with our students from Carlo’s life:

Technology as a Tool, not a Distraction

Carlo loved computers and used them to share his faith creatively and effectively. He reminds students those digital skills can be used for good, to evangelise, inspire, and educate—not just entertain.

“The Internet is not bad. It depends how you use it.” – Carlo Acutis

A Deep Spiritual Life is Possible, Even for Teenagers

Despite the pressures and distractions of teen life, Carlo made time daily for Mass, prayer, and acts of charity. His life challenges the idea that young people are "too young" to take faith seriously.

Service and Compassion Go Hand in Hand with Faith

Carlo regularly helped the homeless and supported his classmates who were bullied or struggling. He understood that love for Christ must overflow into love for others.

You Can Be a Saint Without Waiting Until You're Old

Carlo often said, “All people are born as originals, but many die as photocopies.” His message to young people was clear: Be yourself, be holy, and don’t wait to live with purpose.

It is my hope and prayer that St Carlo Acutis, the first millennial saint, sparks a renewed excitement in our students about the potential for holiness in everyday life. Whether they aspire to be scientists, artists, athletes, or engineers - Carlo shows that being close to God enhances, not limits, their potential.

Let’s keep each other in prayer as we guide our children to grow not only in knowledge and skills, but in the virtues that will serve them for life—and for eternity.

St Carlo Acutis – Pray for Us

God Bless