The saints, all in one grid
Saints are remembered for their faith and good works, and this word search gathers many of the best known. You'll be finding the apostles — PETER, PAUL, ANDREW and the gospel writers — the patron saints of nations like PATRICK, GEORGE and DAVID, and beloved figures from FRANCIS of Assisi to JOAN of Arc.
Each puzzle pulls a fresh selection of first names from the list, so the line-up changes every time you play — gentle on Easy, and a longer-word challenge once the diagonals and backwards words appear on Hard.
Apostles, patrons and beloved figures
The grid gathers saints from across the centuries. There are the apostles closest to Jesus — PETER, PAUL and ANDREW — and the four gospel writers MATTHEW, MARK, LUKE and JOHN. There are the patron saints of nations — PATRICK of Ireland, GEORGE of England, DAVID of Wales and ANDREW of Scotland — and many beloved figures: FRANCIS of Assisi, JOAN of Arc, NICHOLAS, STEPHEN, AUGUSTINE, BENEDICT, BERNADETTE, VALENTINE, ANTHONY, CLARE, CECILIA, TERESA and MARY.
Why we remember the saints
In the Christian tradition, a saint is someone recognised for living an especially holy or good life, and each is remembered on their own special 'feast day' through the year. Many became the patron, or protector, of a country, a job or a cause — which is why SAINT PATRICK's Day, SAINT GEORGE's Day, SAINT ANDREW's Day and SAINT DAVID's Day are still national celebrations. Their stories often carry a lesson about kindness, courage or helping others.
Several saints are part of everyday life without people realising. SAINT NICHOLAS, a bishop famous for secret gift-giving, slowly became the figure we now call Santa Claus; SAINT VALENTINE gave his name to the day for sweethearts; and SAINT CECILIA is the patron of music. JOAN of Arc was a teenage girl who led an army and became one of France's great heroes. Whether studied as faith or history, the saints make a rich RE topic for patron saints, feast days and the stories behind them.
Great for an RE topic
It's a great fit for RE lessons or saints' days — most names are short and familiar, and Easy mode uses a small grid with no diagonals or reverse words. Play online, print a PDF pack, or use Make Your Own to build a grid from your own list of saints.
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are in the word search?
Well-known saints — Peter, Paul, Patrick, George, Francis, Joan and more. Each puzzle uses a fresh selection of first names.
Which saints can you find?
The apostles PETER, PAUL and ANDREW and the gospel writers MARK, LUKE, JOHN and MATTHEW, patron saints PATRICK, GEORGE and DAVID, and beloved figures FRANCIS, JOAN, NICHOLAS, CLARE and TERESA.
Is it good for an RE topic?
Great fit for RE lessons or saints' days. Most names are short and familiar, and Easy mode uses a small grid with no diagonals or reverse words.