1. Do you know what a saint is?
Saints
Do you know what a saint is?

2. The word ‘saint’ means ‘holy’.
It is someone who:
is very good and brave;
believes in Jesus and tries to live like him;
gives up their life to help others;
never does or says anything wrong;
who always tells the truth.

3. Here are some saints who are special in Great Britain
Here are some saints who are special in Great Britain. Many have churches named after them.

4. Saint George is the Patron Saint of England.
Saint George’s church in Jesmond

5. Saint Patrick is the Patron Saint of Ireland.
Saint Patrick’s church in Gateshead

6. Saint Andrew is the Patron Saint of Scotland.
Saint Andrew’s church in Newcastle city centre

7. Saint David is the Patron Saint of Wales.
Saint David’s cathedral in Wales

8. We are going to find out more about one of these saints.
Saint George