In this Holy Year, all of us across the Universal Church are called to be ‘Pilgrims of Hope’, working together for God’s kingdom of justice, peace and love, and standing in solidarity with the world’s poorest communities.
Our own Bishop Marcus is Chair of the Catholic Education Service (CES) and has invited all Catholic schools in England and Wales to join together as ‘Pilgrims of Hope’. In his recent letter to schools, he invites them to pledge to work together for God’s kingdom of justice, peace and love.
During the Jubilee year, the whole school community is invited to stand in solidarity with the world’s poorest communities, sharing hope that’s rooted in love, deepening faith, and taking action to build a better world for everyone.
CAFOD is working together with the Catholic Education Service and the Caritas Social Action Network (CSAN), to support schools as they embark on their Jubilee journey. Through prayers, animations and activities, children and young people will have the opportunity to explore and experience the vital role they have as agents of change.
How can schools get involved?
There are three key dates for schools to celebrate the Jubilee year together. Make sure to mark them in your calendar!
Launch Day – 24 Jan 2025 – embark on a shared journey and mark this Holy Year as a significant and memorable moment.
Pledge Day – June/July 2025 – make a Jubilee Pledge, a long-term commitment to the common good and look outwards, advancing justice and harmony.
Celebration Day – 21 Nov 2025 – celebrating all that was achieved together during the Jubilee year and looking to the future with hope!
For resources to support the Jubilee year – from Launch Day to Pledge Day visit jubilee-schools.org.uk to find a wealth of resources and information.
Don’t forget to send YOUR school’s or parish’s Jubilee events and initiatives for inclusion on our dedicated Jubilee website by emailing jubilee2025@dioceseofleeds.org.uk
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