In this Jubilee year, Pope Francis invites us all to be signs of hope in our world and this holy year will be a significant and memorable moment for children and young people. Reflecting on Jesus’ message of the good news of justice, freedom and love, there are opportunities for the whole school community to experience the joy of taking action as Pilgrims of Hope in building a better world.

As pilgrims of hope, we are on a mission to build a world where:

We recognise the dignity of every person, loved and created by God.

We follow the example of Jesus’ love and his mission to bring good news ‘to the poor’. (Luke 4)

We work for the common good of all, understanding that our actions impact our local and global family because we are all interconnected.

We are good stewards of the earth, knowing that the earth’s gifts are for everyone, not just for a privileged few.

We prepare a path to peace in our world, challenging the root causes of poverty and injustice.

We speak out for debt relief, to set free those who are burdened by unjust debt.

We work together with CAFOD and our local Caritas to be practical signs of hope and put love into action.

Jubilee prayer for schools

God, our loving Father, 

In this Jubilee year,  

you remind us of our call to love creation. 

Help us to work together  

to replant, repair, and renew. 

Guide us on our journey as pilgrims of hope. 

Jesus, our light, 

In this Jubilee year, 

 you remind us of our call to love our neighbours  

and to set free those who suffer. 

Help us to treat everyone with dignity;  

to be fair, forgiving and kind. 

Guide us on our journey as pilgrims of hope. 

Holy Spirit, our inspiration, 

In this Jubilee year, you remind us of our call to grow in faith and love. 

Help us to hear you in scripture, to see Jesus in others,  

and to be united as God’s global family. 

Guide us on our journey as pilgrims of hope. 

Amen