Carlo Acutis was a young Italian boy who became famous for his deep faith in
God and his love for technology. He was born on May 3, 1991, in London but
grew up in Milan, Italy. Carlo is well-known because, even though he was only
15 years old when he passed away, he lived a very inspiring life and showed
others how to live with faith and kindness.
Key Points to Discuss:
1. Faith and Technology: Carlo loved computers and technology, but
he also had a deep love for his Catholic faith. He combined both by
creating a website that showcased information about miracles in the
Catholic Church. He wanted to share the beauty of the Eucharist (the
bread Catholics believe is the body of Christ) and other miracles to
help others understand their importance.
2. Eucharistic Miracles: Carlo was especially passionate about
Eucharistic miracles—times when the bread used during Mass
turned into real flesh or blood. He collected stories of these miracles
from around the world and created an online display to help people
learn about them.
3. Living a Holy Life: Carlo was known for living his faith in everyday
life. He went to Mass regularly, prayed often, and helped others.
Even though he was young, he treated everyone with kindness and
respect. He showed that you don't need to be an adult to make a big
difference in the world.
4. His Illness and Death: Tragically, Carlo passed away on October
12, 2006, from leukemia, a type of cancer. He was only 15 years old.
However, even in his sickness, he remained joyful and focused on
helping others.
5. Beatification: Carlo Acutis was beatified (a step toward being
declared a saint) by the Catholic Church in 2020. His life and his
story inspire many young people today because of how he combined
his love for technology and his Catholic faith.
6. A Role Model for Young People: Carlo is a great example for kids
and teens today because he showed that you can be passionate
about technology, sports, and hobbies, while also living a life of faith
and helping others. He teaches us that we can make a difference, no
matter how young we are.
Fun Fact:
Carlo once said, "All people are born as originals, but many die as
photocopies." This means he believed everyone has unique gifts to share,
and we should always try to be the best version of ourselves.
You can encourage the students to think about how they can use their own
skills and interests—whether it’s technology, art, sports, or something else—
to help others and live a kind, faith-filled life, just like Carlo did.
Here’s a fun and educational game you can play with Grade 5 to 7 students to
help them learn more about Carlo Acutis and his life. It’s called "Carlo Acutis
Miracle Hunt!" and combines a bit of storytelling, research, and teamwork.
Game: Carlo Acutis Miracle Hunt
Objective: The goal of the game is for students to learn more about Carlo
Acutis’ work, especially his collection of Eucharistic miracles, by completing
challenges and answering questions related to his life and faith.
Materials Needed:
Printed or digital copies of 5-10 Eucharistic miracles (brief descriptions
and where they happened).
Question cards or a quiz sheet.
A timer or stopwatch.
Small prizes (optional).
Whiteboard or chalkboard (for keeping track of points).
How to Play:
1. Preparation:
o Before the game, prepare a list of 5-10 Eucharistic
miracles from Carlo Acutis’ website or other Catholic
resources. Write down a brief description of each miracle,
including the location and what happened during the miracle.
o Write a set of questions based on Carlo Acutis’ life and the
miracles (for example, “What was Carlo Acutis’ favorite
hobby?” or “Where did Carlo Acutis live?” or “What was Carlo
Acutis’ most important project?”).
2. Divide Students into Teams:
o Split the class into small teams (about 3-5 students per team).
Each team gets a piece of paper and a pencil to keep track of
their answers and points.
3. The "Miracle Hunt":
o Each team will take turns choosing a miracle card (or you can
read them aloud), and then they’ll have to answer a related
question. For example, after reading about a Eucharistic
miracle, you might ask, “In which country did this miracle
happen?” or “How does this miracle show the power of the
Eucharist?”
4. Answering the Questions:
o The teams will have 30 seconds to discuss and write their
answer down. If they answer correctly, they earn 1 point.
o If a team answers incorrectly, they can choose to “pass” and
give the chance to another team to answer. The second team
will only get half a point for a correct answer (just to make it
fair).
5. Bonus Round: Carlo’s Life and Tech:
o After completing the miracle hunt, ask teams a set of bonus
questions about Carlo Acutis’ life. For example:
"What was Carlo Acutis’ favorite way of using
technology?"
"How did Carlo combine his faith and technology?"
"What was Carlo's motto about being original?"
6. Winning the Game:
o After all the miracles and bonus questions, tally up the points.
The team with the most points wins. You can offer small prizes
like stickers, bookmarks, or certificates for the winning team.
Reflection:
After the game, spend some time discussing what the students learned about
Carlo Acutis, his love for technology, his work with Eucharistic miracles, and
how they can apply his example in their own lives. Ask them:
"What can you learn from Carlo’s example?"
"How can we use our talents to help others and live with faith, like
Carlo?"
This game is fun, interactive, and helps students better understand who Carlo
Acutis was and why his life is inspiring!
Here’s a fun and educational game you can play with Grade 5 to 7 students to
help them learn more about Carlo Acutis and his life. It’s called "Carlo Acutis
Miracle Hunt!" and combines a bit of storytelling, research, and teamwork.
Game: Carlo Acutis Miracle Hunt
Objective: The goal of the game is for students to learn more about Carlo
Acutis’ work, especially his collection of Eucharistic miracles, by completing
challenges and answering questions related to his life and faith.
Materials Needed:
Printed or digital copies of 5-10 Eucharistic miracles (brief descriptions
and where they happened).
Question cards or a quiz sheet.
A timer or stopwatch.
Small prizes (optional).
Whiteboard or chalkboard (for keeping track of points).
How to Play:
1. Preparation:
o Before the game, prepare a list of 5-10 Eucharistic
miracles from Carlo Acutis’ website or other Catholic
resources. Write down a brief description of each miracle,
including the location and what happened during the miracle.
o Write a set of questions based on Carlo Acutis’ life and the
miracles (for example, “What was Carlo Acutis’ favorite
hobby?” or “Where did Carlo Acutis live?” or “What was Carlo
Acutis’ most important project?”).
2. Divide Students into Teams:
o Split the class into small teams (about 3-5 students per team).
Each team gets a piece of paper and a pencil to keep track of
their answers and points.
3. The "Miracle Hunt":
o Each team will take turns choosing a miracle card (or you can
read them aloud), and then they’ll have to answer a related
question. For example, after reading about a Eucharistic
miracle, you might ask, “In which country did this miracle
happen?” or “How does this miracle show the power of the
Eucharist?”
4. Answering the Questions:
o The teams will have 30 seconds to discuss and write their
answer down. If they answer correctly, they earn 1 point.
o If a team answers incorrectly, they can choose to “pass” and
give the chance to another team to answer. The second team
will only get half a point for a correct answer (just to make it
fair).
5. Bonus Round: Carlo’s Life and Tech:
o After completing the miracle hunt, ask teams a set of bonus
questions about Carlo Acutis’ life. For example:
"What was Carlo Acutis’ favorite way of using
technology?"
"How did Carlo combine his faith and technology?"
"What was Carlo's motto about being original?"
6. Winning the Game:
o After all the miracles and bonus questions, tally up the points.
The team with the most points wins. You can offer small prizes
like stickers, bookmarks, or certificates for the winning team.
Reflection:
After the game, spend some time discussing what the students learned about
Carlo Acutis, his love for technology, his work with Eucharistic miracles, and
how they can apply his example in their own lives. Ask them:
"What can you learn from Carlo’s example?"
"How can we use our talents to help others and live with faith, like
Carlo?"
This game is fun, interactive, and helps students better understand who Carlo
Acutis was and why his life is inspiring!
