Every 25 years, the Catholic Church holds a Jubilee Year. All members of the global Church family are called to participate in this Holy Year. It is a time to grow in our faith and prayer life. A time too to re-establish a proper relationship with God, with one another, and with all of creation.

On 24 December 2024, Pope Francis launched the latest Jubilee. Its theme is Pilgrims of Hope. Catholic schools in England and Wales will begin their Jubilee celebrations on Friday 24th January. The Jubilee closes on the feast of the Epiphany, 6 January 2026. During this Jubilee Year, school staff and pupils, along with their families and parish communities, are asked to remind themselves that Christ, and the values he taught, are central to who we are and what we do. Following Christ makes us pilgrims of hope.

During this Jubilee Year we will be exploring many ideas of how we can by pilgrims of hope;

Through prayer and reflection

Through care of creation

Through reconciliation

Through pilgrimage

Through community action

Through recognising hope

Through gratitude