Rosary House Saints
At Rosary Primary School we have a house point system, which involves six houses. These houses were named after six inspirational Saints:
- Saint Josephine Bakhita
- Saint Lawrence Ruiz
- Saint John Henry Newman
- Saint Mary McKillop
- Saint Therese of Lisieux
- Saint Martin de Porres
St Josephine Bakhita
St Josephine Bakhita was kept as a slave when she was a child and she was sold multiple times. During that time she was treated very badly by her owners. During this she always felt God’s presence and had faith and trust that she was looking after her.. She loved God so much she became a nun and devoted her life to fulfilling his mission. She is the Patron Saint of South Sudan.
St Lawrence Ruiz
Saint Laurence Ruiz was an alter boy . He was wrongly accused of murdering a Spanish nobleman and fled to Japan to escape the death penalty. His travelling companions were Domincan Friars. They were all arrested an held for two years in prison. He was offered his freedom if he would renounce Jesus as the son of God. When he refused, he was tortured and killed
His last words were ‘I am a Catholic and whole heartedly do accept death for God; had I a thousand lives all these to him I shall offer. He is the patron Saint of Filipino youth and the Patron Saint of separated families.
St John Henry Newman
Saint John Henry Newman was a famous thinker, teacher, and writer from England. He started as a priest in the Anglican Church and later became a Catholic priest and cardinal. He wrote books and poems to help people understand their faith better. Newman is remembered for his love of learning and helping others grow closer to God. He is the patron Saint for University students.
St Mary McKillop
Saint Mary MacKillop was born in Australia and had British parents.
She was remembered for her dedication to poor receiving an education. Mary formed a group of nuns that focussed on establishing schools. She is Australia’s first saint and the patron Saint of Australia.
St Therese of Lisieux
Saint Thérèse was born in France and loved Jesus from a young age. She became a nun when she was just 15 years old. Thérèse is famous for her "Little Way," doing small things with great love for God. She is one of the youngest saints and is called the "Little Flower of Jesus. Thérèse is the patron saint of missionaries and is known for sending roses as a sign of her prayers.
St Martin de Porres
Saint Martin was a Dominican lay brother from Lima, Peru. -He was mixed race, with a Spanish father and African-Peruvian mother. He helped everyone in a society divided by race. Martin was very skilled in medicine and cared for the sick. He loved animals and took care of them. He raised money to support homes for poor people.
