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A huge “Well done” to all the students who helped to make St. Brigid’s crosses this week. There are too many names to mention, but everyone helped. Some brought in rushes, some wove and crafted, some cleaned up the off‑cuts, and some boxed up the many, many crosses.

However, we must say a special “Thank you” to the tireless TY teams and the wonderful LCA students. We are honoured and privileged to know that some of our crosses went to Maynooth University, St. Nathy’s Cathedral (for our local parishioners), and that the remaining ones will be given to the very special grandparents of our TY students to take home next Wednesday, after our TY Grandparents’ Mass.

The making of St. Brigid’s crosses is an important tradition in Ireland, especially on St. Brigid’s Day, the 1st of February. This custom has been passed down through generations and is closely connected with Irish Christian and Catholic life. Traditionally, families often gathered together to make the crosses.

According to Christian tradition, St. Brigid made the first cross from rushes while visiting a dying pagan chieftain. As she wove the cross, she explained the message of Christ and helped him come to faith before his death. Because of this story, the cross is seen as a symbol of conversion, hope, and God’s love for all people.

In Catholic homes, the St. Brigid’s cross is usually blessed and placed above the door or near a window. It is believed to protect the home and bring God’s blessing on the family for the coming year. The cross also reminds people to live a life of kindness, charity, and prayer, just as St. Brigid did.

Overall, the making of St. Brigid’s crosses is a meaningful Christian tradition that connects Irish culture with Catholic faith, and we are so proud of all our students who are experts in this domain.