Year 1's class saint if Saint Cecilia.
Saint Cecilia is the patroness of musicians.
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Here are some interesting facts about her:
- She was born in Rome, Italy.
- Her feast day is November 22nd.
- She is the patron saint of music and musicians.
- She sang songs of praise to God even when she was afraid.
- She reminds us how music can lift our hearts and make us happy.
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Year 2's class saint is Saint Francis of Assisi. He is the patron saint of Animals, Merchants and Ecology.
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Here are some interesting facts about him:
- He was born in Assisi in Italy in 1182 and died in 1226.
- He came from a rich family and was the son of a cloth merchant.
- Francis began to see visions from God that changed his life.
- He gave all his money to the church.
- Saint Francis of Assisi was a Catholic friar who gave up a life of wealth to live a life of poverty.
- His feast day is October 4th.