Class Saints
In response to Pope Francis’ call to holiness, the saints can play an important role in motivating our pupils. They inspire us to lead joyful lives, serve as role models, teach us that holiness means being who you are, and they pray for us from heaven - giving us the strength to be who God created us to be.
Each class has selected a saint who resonates with them and to whom they will dedicate the rest of their time as St. Walburga’s: They pray to them daily; will get to learn more and more about them each year on their journey through school; and will celebrate their feast day in class.
To help pass on their faith, the outgoing Year 6 class research and consider nominations from the school community for the incoming Pre-School and Reception children.
Pre-School and Reception
St. Photina
Photina was the Samaritan woman who met Jesus at Jacob’s Well and received ‘living water’. She is famed for her significant role in spreading Christianity. Her name means enlightened or luminous.
St. Photina, pray for us
Year 1
St. Martin de Porres
A Dominican lay brother known for his care of all people regardless of race or wealth. Patron saint of social justice, racial harmony and mixed race people.
St. Martin de Porres, pray for us
Year 2
St. Maximilian Kolbe
This Polish priest was selected due to his courage in helping others to stay safe and giving his life to do so during WWII.
St. Maximillian Kolbe, pray for us
Year 3
St. Elizabeth of Hungary
Patron saint of hospitals, bakers and homeless people. Born a princess, she went out of her way to help those less fortunate than herself.
St. Elizabeth of Hungary, pray for us
Year 4
St. Cartlo Acutis
The first millennial saint - an Italian amateur computer programmer who also loved football!
St. Carlo Acutis, pray for us 
Year 5
St. Gianna Beretta Molla
An Italian Pediatrician. Patron saint of mothers, physicians (doctors), and unborn children. Her caring nature inspired the class
St. Gianna Beretta Molla, pray for us
Year 6
St. Blaise
As proud Bradfordians, the class chose the patron saint of our home city, as well as wool comers and sore throats.
St. Blaise, pray for us
Former Class Saints
St. Philip Neri
Patron saint of joy - chosen to reflect the cheery personalities in this cohort.
St. Josephine Bakhita
Born in Sudan and sold into slavery, this cohort were inspired by her triumph over adversity when they studied her in RE.
St. Sebastian
Patron saint of athletes and soldiers - chosen to reflect the cohort’s love of sport and to honour family members who had served in the military.
