Saint Carlo Acutis, the young man known for his deep love of the Eucharist, left behind a valuable guide for growing in the spiritual life. In eight simple steps, he outlined a concrete path toward the greatest goal to which we are all called: holiness.
Carlo Acutis is the first millennial saint and best known for his virtual apostolate. Thanks to his passion for computers, he created a website documenting Eucharistic miracles from around the world.
However, his faith was not limited to technology—though it earned him the nickname “God’s Influencer.” Carlo was also deeply devoted to the Eucharist, the Rosary, and the Blessed Virgin Mary. He spent his short life serving the poor, the sick, and the needy.
Carlo died at the young age of 15 from leukemia, but his legacy continues to inspire countless souls to draw closer to Christ.
The Carlo Acutis Association, an organization dedicated to spreading his example of faith and devotion, compiled what the young saint once gave to children in Catechism classes—a simple “Kit” for becoming a saint.
Carlo Acutis’ “Kit” to Achieve Holiness
1) Desire holiness with all your heart. And if you don’t yet desire it, ask the Lord insistently until you do.
2) Go to Holy Mass and receive Holy Communion every day, if possible.
3) Pray the Holy Rosary every day.
4) Read a passage from Sacred Scripture each day.
5) Spend time in Eucharistic Adoration, even if only for a few minutes before the Tabernacle, where Jesus is truly present—you’ll see how your holiness will grow immensely.
6) Confess every week, even venial sins, if possible.
7) Make small resolutions and sacrifices for the Lord and the Blessed Virgin, offering them to help others.
8) Ask for help often from your Guardian Angel, who must become your best friend.
Through this simple yet powerful guide, Saint Carlo reminds us that holiness is not something distant or reserved for a select few—it is a universal vocation, open to everyone who desires to live in the presence of God.