“ Carlo Acutis BEATIFICATION CELEBRATION ——, Use this packet to learn about soon-to-be Blessed Carlo Acutis and celebrate his beatification on October 10, 2020. Please do not copy, edit, alter, distribute, or resell as your own work, as these files are owned by Rebecca Pohlmeier of Glory Be Prints. If you have any questions regarding acceptable uses of these files, please contact me at [email protected]Who was Carlo Acutis? When you think of the saints, what type of person comes to mind? Maybe you think of old priests and nuns who lived a long time ago, Those saints are great, but there are so many more saints than just those ones! There are saints who were young and who lived not very long ago, too! Did you know that there are even saints who loved to play sports and video games? Venerable Carlo Acutis was a young Italian boy who was very similar to you. When he was little, he had a very normal childhood. He liked playing with his dogs and playing soccer. Even though his family was not very active in practicing their Catholic faith, Carlo was different. He longed to receive Jesus in the Holy Eucharist. After his First Holy Communion, Carlo went to Mass as frequently as he was able and often went to spend time with Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration. One of his favorite ways to pray with the Rosary. Carlo loved to spend time outdoors traveling, hiking, and playing soccer, Out of all of the many places he traveled to, Carlo's favorite place to visit was Assisi, Italy, the home of St. Francis of Assisi. Another thing Carlo liked to do was play video games on his PlayStation. He was always careful to be mindful of the time he spent playing them, though. He did not want to spend too much time away from doing more important things, like being with his friends or family. Carlo was very gifted in computer programming. He used his talents to create a website listing Eucharistic miracles and giving information about them. You can still visit his website taday: miracolieucaristiciorg. When Carlo was 15 years old, he was diagnosed with Leukernia, a type of cancer that effects a person's blood and bones. Three days later, Carlo died. Just like everything else he did, Carlo offered his suffering to grow closer to Christ. On October 10, 2020, Ven. Carlo will be beatified by Pope Francis, His new title will be Blessed Carlo Acutis. This means that Carlo is one step closer to becoming a canonized saint in the Church, Carlo did not live that long ago. He died in 2006—just 14 years ago. If he was still alive today, he would only be 29 years old. That means that he was alive during your grandparents’, parents’, and maybe even siblings’ lives! Carlo’s life reminds us that anyone can be a saint—even kids who love soccer and video games! Today, think of one small way that YOU can arow closer to Christ every day. Ask for Carlo’s intercession to help you!PlayStation, Italy, Carlo, Acutis, Teenager, Technology, Rosary, Eucharist, Suffering, Pope Francis, Programming, Travel, Catholic, 2. Carlo was from the country of. ways in ut his love for Chr mily to join the tarth 5, He loved to do fun, normal kid things. He like to play his ‘and to make funny 4e0s of his di His favorite place 1 France. eof Carlos the S10 pre 1e died, Carlo was fifteen years old. will beatify Blessed, Assisi, Website, Computer Directions: Using what you have learned about Carlo Acutis and the word bank below, complete the blanks. Then, find the words from the word bank in the word search. The words can be hidden up and down, from left to right, from right to left, and diagonally. 2 T 2 a9 B 1 kometp ° Bea eye eitenedita a h nor ess 3 2 7 erf toa 2 rg ge y pvnbzsaegyu coem le pho ° k ayytatiCARLO AGCUTIS Pray for us!Color in the letters, cut along the lines, and hole punch the circles. String together using yarn or ribbon to spell out the word: BLESSED. Hang your banner as a way to celebrate Carlo’s beatification and as a reminder to pray for his intercession! OO O O O O a0, O O OCupcake toppers: SPor OPOr HSE cupcake toppers. Cut along lines and tape to toothpick to create