Patron
Saint of our School
St. Dominic Savio
Patron
Saint of our School
Birth: April 2, 1842
Death: March 9, 1857
Canonized: 1954 by
Pope Pius XII
Feast Day: March 9
Dominic was the second child in a family of ten. His
parents, Charles and Brigid Savio, were hard working peasants. Dominic attended
St. John Bosco's school in Turin, Italy for about 3 years. Dominic's politeness
and studious manner had a good influence on the other boys. He was known
among his classmates as one who was cheerful, friendly, obedient and gave
sound advice. Dominic died of tuberculosis, just prior to his 15th birthday.
His last words were, "What a beautiful thing I see!" Dominic is
a true model for youth, since he lived a simple life of virtue--one that
can be imitated by boys and girls of all ages.
St. Dominic once wrote to a friend, "Here we make sanctity consist in being joyful at all times and in faithfully performing our duties". Dominic followed these simple rules of life:
I try my best at school.
I am nice to everyone.
I am not wasteful.
I try to be humble .
I never complain about the weather, rather, thank God for it .
I am bright and cheerful even when I am not at my best.
I try, at every opportunity ,show love for Jesus Christ.
John Bosco reminded the future saint, "Obedience
is your greatest possible sacrifice."