Thérèse was the youngest of nine children, five of whom survived childhood. After her mother died of breast cancer in 1877, Thérèse moved with her family to Lisieux. In the deeply religious atmosphere of her home, her piety developed early and intensively. All four of her elder sisters became nuns, and at the age of 15 she entered the Carmelite convent at Lisieux, having been refused admission a year earlier.
Therese is also known as the Little Flower of Jesus, she saw herself as “the Little Flower of Jesus” because she was just like the simple wild flowers in forests and fields, unnoticed by the greater population, yet growing and giving glory to God.
St Therese of Lisieux links to many of the Catholic Social Teaching Principles. We are going to focus on The Common Good and Dignity for St Therese. Her idea of the Little Way is key to treating everyone with love and compassion.
Year 7 Fundraising for CAFOD
Year 7 celebrated the Feast of their Year group Saint, St Therese of Lisieux on Tuesday 1st October.
This included a trip to St Anne’s, Buxton for a special service led by High Peak Chaplaincy, a cake sale to raise money for the CAFOD and a party together 🥳
CAFOD is the official Catholic aid agency for England and Wales. They work with partners across the world, wherever the need is greatest, to bring hope and compassion to poor communities, standing side by side with them to end poverty and injustice. They work with people of all faiths and none.
