The Holy Father has confirmed that 2025 will be a year of Jubilee, something which happens every 25 years.

The theme is “Pilgrims of Hope”, and it will be a year of hope for a world suffering the impacts of war, the ongoing effects of COVID-19 pandemic, and a climate crisis.

“We must fan the flame of hope that has been given us, and help everyone to gain new strength and certainty by looking to the future with an open spirit, a trusting heart and far-sighted vision. The forthcoming Jubilee can contribute greatly to restoring a climate of hope and trust as a prelude to the renewal and rebirth that we so urgently desire; that is why I have chosen as the motto of the Jubilee, Pilgrims of Hope. ” 

Pope Francis

Resources for use in schools

Resources are provided below to support schools, parishes, and families, to address the theme: “Pilgrims of Hope”.  While these can be used throughout Catholic Education Week itself, many can be used at other times throughout the school year, leading to a deeper understanding of the theme.

Organised for “Primary” and “Secondary”, various learning activities are outlined with links to specific resources to support these.  Teachers can select and adapt the suggested Learning Activities for each sector to meet the needs of pupils at various stages.  

Click on the links below to access materials:

Click here to access learning and Teaching materials for Primary and Secondary schools

In this section you will be able to download:

Lesson Plans

Resources

Daily Prayers

Click here to access Whole School Resources

In this section you will be able to download:

Assembly materials

Prayer Breakfast Resources

Prayer Supper Resources 

Novena to St Margaret of Scotland

Novena to St Andrew the Apostle

Click here to access resources for use in Parishes

In this section you will be able to download:

A Pastoral Letter from Archbishop Nolan, Bishop President for Education

Intercessory Prayers

Speaker Notes

Click here for a Children’s Liturgy Video (supporting *early years learning and teaching)

Resources for use by Parents

Some of the materials provided for Primary and Secondary school learning activities could be used in the family setting.

Other Resources

Called to Teach resources are available all year round to help foster a culture of vocation in your school; these may be particularly useful during Catholic Education Week 2024, as you support young people in S3-S6, in exploring the next steps in their faith journey. 

‘Called through Play‘ A story time resource for early years, exploring the vocation to teach.

Catholic Education Week Prayer

for a SWAY version of the CEW prayer

Click here