Catholic schools invited to celebrate the Jubilee Year

Chair of the Catholic Education Service, Rt Rev Marcus Stock, has invited all Catholic schools in England and Wales to join together as pilgrims of hope in the Jubilee Year of 2025, reports Jane Crone from CAFOD in East Anglia.

Pope Francis has earmarked 2025 as a Holy Jubilee Year, calling for the global church 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.

Chair of the Catholic Education Service, Rt Rev Marcus Stock, has invited all Catholic schools in England and Wales to join together as pilgrims of hope. In his letter to all 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 are 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, 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 throughout the year for schools to celebrate the Jubilee year together. Make sure to mark them in your calendar!

Launch Day Jan 24, 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 Nov 21, 2025 – celebrating all that was achieved together during the Jubilee year and looking to the future with hope!

Resources to support the Jubilee year – from Launch Day to Pledge Day

If your school would like to book a CAFOD volunteer led assembly, or some Jubilee workshops contact Jane Crone jcrone@cafod.org.uk

Visit jubilee-schools.org.uk to find a wealth of resources and information to support you throughout the year.

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