St Augustine's Jubilee Pilgrimage - 25th June 2025
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On Wednesday 25th June, Mrs Rees and Mrs O’Hara were thrilled to welcome all the children at St Augustine’s on their ‘Jubilee Year of Hope’ Pilgrimage. As each class journeyed around our school grounds, they reflected on our catholic social teaching beliefs, focusing in particular on stewardship, preferential option for the poor and human dignity. We reflected on how we can live out our school mission statement ‘Following in the footsteps of Jesus to serve others’ in relation to caring for creation, food poverty, distributive justice and forgiveness. All our children valued this opportunity to journey together in reflection and prayer, with the theme of hope being a key message along our pilgrimage.
Jubilee Icon Pilgrimage - June 2025
On the morning of Monday 9th June, the community of St Augustine's were thrilled to be the first to welcome the Jubilee Icon of The Visitation, blessed by Bishop Mark, into our school. We gathered as a whole school for Celebration of the word and our children then enjoyed spending time being inspired by the icon in their learning. We were also glad to invite parents/carers into school to see the Jubilee Icon, so the children could share with their grown-ups what they have learned. On Wednesday 11th June, our RE ambassadors prouldy passed over the Jubilee Icon to Cardinal Newman as the next school on its pilgrimage. Our RE ambassadors led a beautiful Celebration of the word for the pupils of Cardinal Newman, focused on the icon,
Easter cards for the local community
Some of the children decided to make beautiful Easter cards which they were keen to share with the wider community of Latchford. Our RE ambassadords enjoyed spreading hope by delivering these Easter cards to our neighbours. We are pilgrims of hope and like to spread joy wherever we go.
Jubilee Logo
Year 1 were learning about the Jubilee Year of Hope logo. The logo shows four figures that represent humanity from the four corners of the earth, united in solidarity. The figure at the front is clinging to a cross that represents faith and hope. Year 1 then decided to recreate the Jubilee logo using things they could find around school.
Messages of Hope for the local community
Year 3 were discussing the Jubilee Year of Hope and decided they would like to spread Pope Francis' message by creating their own messages of hope. Year 3 then put their messages of hope in and around the school building, to share with our children, staff, parents and neighbours. As you read them, take a moment to think about different ways you can share hope in our world.
Jar of Hope
During our whole school Celebration of the word to launch the jubilee year, each class was given a 'Jar of Hope' to go forth and fill. The children reflected on how they could be pilgrims of hope and thought about what they could do to bring hope to our world.
Hope in a bag
We collected donations of warm clothing, blankets and toiletries to fill 'rucksacks of hope' with these essential items, for those living on the streets of Warrington. Our children and their families have given generously to this wonderful covenant.
Jubilee Launch Mass - January 2025
Our RE ambassadors joined with our neighbouring Shrewsbury schools, to celebrate the launch of the Jubilee Year of Hope with a speccial mass at church. We are pilgrims of hope, working together to build a better world.
Jubilee Launch - January 2025
On Friday 24th January we gathered together as a school for Celebration of the word to launch this special Jubilee year. All children were given the opportunity to write a pledge, reflecting on what social action they can take to care for our communities and to increase their understanding of the principles of CST.
Holy Doors Celebration of the word - December 2024
As we approach the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope, Pope Francis asks us to be signs of hope in the world. We gathered together as a school for Celebration of the word, to reflect on the significance of the Holy doors being opened.
Jubilee 2025 - Pilgrims of Hope
What is the Jubilee?
- A Jubilee is a significant moment in the life of the Church that happens every 25 years.
- Biblically, the Jubilee is a time of renewal, celebration, rest and freedom.
- In Old Testament times, debts were cancelled, prisoners and enslaved people were freed, and even the land was able to rest.
- Pope Francis has called this Jubilee Year ‘Pilgrims of Hope’. It’s an invitation to renew our hope, a hope which comes from knowing that God loves each one of us, whoever we are.
- He has asked us to be signs of hope for others, by putting Catholic Social Teaching into action through caring for our common home, and supporting our sisters and brothers who are experiencing war, hunger or poverty.