Media Release
Mangaluru, Oct 2: St Theresa’s School, Bendur, celebrated Patron’s Day with great joy and devotion on 1 October 2026, honouring its beloved Patron Saint, St Thérèse of Lisieux, fondly known as 'The Little Flower'.
The celebrations were organised through a range of engaging and age-appropriate activities for students from grades 1 to 10. Blending prayer, learning, creativity, music, dance and sports, the activities introduced students to the life and spirituality of St Thérèse, inspiring them to embrace her message of humility, kindness and love through simple, everyday actions.
Grades 1 and 2 – Learning and Celebrating the Little Flower
The students of grades 1 and 2 gathered in the main hall for a joyful and meaningful celebration. The programme began with a prayerful invocation and a beautiful prayer song, seeking God’s blessings and reflecting on St Thérèse’s deep love for Jesus.
The children were introduced to the inspiring Words of Wisdom of the Little Flower through simple quotations highlighting her virtues and teachings. A floral tribute followed, with the children offering flowers as a symbol of their love and admiration for their Patron Saint.
The fun-filled game, 'Who Will Offer the Rose First?', brought excitement and enthusiastic participation. An interesting St Thérèse Quiz further helped the young learners discover fascinating facts about her life and family. The celebration concluded with an energetic Zumba session titled 'Celebrate with Joy', allowing the children to express their happiness through music and movement.
Grade 3 – Celebrating the Little Way
The students of Grade 3 celebrated Patron’s Day in the Mini Hall through a delightful combination of prayer, learning, creativity and fun.
The programme commenced with a prayer and prayer song, followed by 'The Little Flower’s Message', which introduced the children to the simple teachings and beautiful virtues of St Thérèse.
The interactive game 'Pass the Rose' added excitement to the celebration. As the rose was passed around to music, the student holding it when the music stopped answered a question about the Patron Saint, making learning enjoyable and engaging.
The children also participated enthusiastically in a collage-making activity on St Thérèse, expressing their creativity through colourful pictures and illustrations depicting her life and teachings. An engaging quiz further strengthened their knowledge of the Little Flower. The session concluded on a joyful note with action songs and hymns, bringing the children together in an atmosphere of music, fellowship and devotion.
Grades 4 and 5 – Joy, Learning and Inspiration
The students of Grades 4 and 5 participated in a variety of activities that combined recreation with opportunities to deepen their understanding of St. Thérèse and her spirituality.
'Joy in Movement' featured an energetic Zumba session filled with music, rhythm and enthusiasm. The activity encouraged physical fitness, coordination and joyful participation, creating an atmosphere of fun and togetherness.
Through 'Little Flower Melodies', the students enjoyed songs dedicated to St Thérèse, reflecting her profound love for Jesus and her inspiring message of doing little things with great love.
The games organised under 'Fun with the Little Flower' brought laughter and excitement, while encouraging teamwork, friendship and sportsmanship.
The students also participated in 'Know Our Patron', an informative quiz covering various aspects of St Thérèse’s childhood, family, virtues, vocation and spiritual journey. These activities helped the students appreciate how her simplicity, humility and unwavering faith continue to inspire people to lead lives of love and service.
Grades 6 to 10 – Sportsmanship, Team Spirit and the Little Flower’s Values
The students of grades 6 to 10 celebrated Patron’s Day through an exciting series of interclass sporting activities, including football, basketball and throwball matches. The playgrounds came alive with enthusiasm as students participated with energy, determination and a spirit of healthy competition. The matches provided a platform for students to demonstrate their sporting abilities, physical fitness, teamwork and respect for one another.
Beyond the excitement of the games, the sporting activities highlighted values closely associated with the teachings of St. Thérèse of Lisieux. The matches also emphasised that every contribution, however small, plays a meaningful role in achieving a common goal. The activities served as a reminder that St. Thérèse’s Little Way can be followed in every sphere of life, including sports, where fairness, encouragement and respect for others matter as much as winning
The sporting events thus transformed Patron’s Day into an opportunity for learning beyond the classroom, inspiring the senior students to uphold the values of discipline, friendship, sportsmanship and consideration for others. In keeping with the spirit of the Little Flower, they were reminded that greatness lies not merely in achievements but in the love, sincerity and humility with which every task is performed.
The Patron’s Day celebrations provided students across Grades 1 to 10 with meaningful opportunities to learn, participate and grow in the spirit of St. Thérèse of Lisieux. Through prayer, music, games, creative activities, quizzes, dance and sports, the students discovered that holiness is not limited to extraordinary deeds but can be expressed through small acts of kindness, love and service in everyday life.
The celebrations beautifully echoed the central message of the Little Flower: 'Let us do little things with great love'.
The day concluded with hearts filled with joy and a renewed commitment among the students to follow the example of their beloved Patron Saint by spreading love, kindness, humility and happiness wherever they go.