Jubilee 2025 Module Overview

Year level: 5-6
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The Jubilee learning resources have been developed to reflect the themes of hope from Pope Francis’ Bull of Indiction of the Ordinary Jubilee of the Year 2025, titled Spes Non Confundit (‘Hope Does Not Disappoint’).

The five themes are:

1. Word of hope
A proclamation of the Gospel itself; a message rooted in God’s love

2. Journey of hope
Reflects the entire Christian experience – a dynamic process of growth, reflection and encounter with God’s grace, ultimately leading towards the fulfilment of salvation in Christ.

3. Signs of hope
Draws on the Christian call to recognise and respond to the various events, actions and attitudes that, when viewed through the lens of faith, reveal the goodness and mercy of God at work in the world.

4. Appeals for hope
Urges concrete actions that can help address global challenges, alleviate suffering and promote peace.

5. Anchored in hope
Hope offers security and direction, allowing believers to navigate life’s challenges with confidence and joyful expectation of the fulfilment of the Lord’s promise.

The ‘learning journey’ modules in each resource explore an introduction to Jubilee, as well as the five themes of hope described by Pope Francis in the Bull. These modules are not meant to be delivered as a single cohesive unit, but as a series of reflective moments that can be integrated with ongoing school activities, curriculum and liturgical events.

The goal is to maintain the momentum of engaging with hope throughout the year, deepening students’ understanding of Jubilee as ‘pilgrims of hope’.

The resources are presented with all themes compiled for each level of students. This structure offers flexibility for whole-school alignment and focus, while still providing the opportunity for exploration of Christian hope as presented in Spes Non Confundit.

We encourage you to plan for engagement with these resources by considering where it makes sense for your school to pay attention to Jubilee throughout the year.

We hope that these resources will enrich students’ learning, inspiring them to grow as pilgrims of hope.

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Module overview

Introduction to Jubilee: Pilgrims of Hope

Content Focus:

  • Jubilee in the context of the Catholic faith and the theme “Pilgrims of Hope.”
  • The meaning and history of pilgrimage and its symbolic significance.
  • Hope and how it is represented in the Church, including connections to the sacraments.
  • The symbols, colours and messages of the Jubilee logo.

Content Descriptors:

Prayer, Liturgy & Sacrament

  • K&U – explain the development of signs, symbols, rituals, prayers and practices associated with the Church liturgical calendar
  • R&R – interpret the significance of liturgical signs, symbols, colours,
  • rites, rituals and sacraments in the past and present Church
  • P&CE – reflect on participation in communal prayer and use symbol and ritual when planning communal prayer experiences

Word of Hope: Our Shared Mission

Content Focus:

  • The nature the mission of Jesus in light of Scripture
  • Individuals role in the mission of the Church and the Kingdom of God
  • How we can all bring hope to others through our actions

Content Descriptors:

Church and Community

  • K&U – explain the nature of the Holy Spirit and its particular role in the Catholic Church
  • R&R – interpret the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit and how these enable people to contribute to the mission of the Church
  • P&CE – reflect on their role in the mission of the Church and the Kingdom of God

Journey of Hope: Pilgrimages of the World

Content Focus:

  • Pilgrimage as a concept, both physical and spiritual, and it’s connection to the Catholic faith
  • The journey of pilgrimage opens hearts to God, faith, and the sacred
  • Connections between the concept of pilgrimage and personal experiences
  • How students can undertake their own spiritual journeys of hope, justice, and faith

Content Descriptors:

God Religion and Life

  • K&U – explain the nature of the Holy Spirit and its particular role in the Catholic Church
  • R&R – interpret the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit and how these enable people to contribute to the mission of the Church
  • P&CE – reflect on their role in the mission of the Church and the Kingdom of God

Signs of Hope: Recognising Goodness

Content Focus:

  • The Christian concept of peace and justice and how it relates to community issues and peace-making
  • How personal and political choices affect peace in local communities and the world
  • The mission of the Church and the Kingdom of God and ways people can contribute to peace in their community

Content Descriptors:

Morality and Justice

  • K&U – explain the Christian concept of justice in relation to community issues
  • R&R – interpret ways political and personal choices impact community life
  • P&CE – reflect on ways to participate responsibly and contribute ethically to the local and faith community and Jesus

Scripture and Jesus

  • K&U – explain the nature of the Holy Spirit and its particular role in the Catholic Church
  • R&R – interpret the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit and how these enable people to contribute to the mission of the Church
  • P&CE – reflect on their role in the mission of the Church and the Kingdom of God

Appeals for Hope: Belief and Unity

Content Focus:

  • The importance of shared belief in building unity within the Church and the Nicene Creed as a foundational statement of faith
  • How belief shapes thinking, feelings, and actions, and how the Nicene Creed influences their understanding of God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit
  • The impact of shared beliefs on their community and the world

Content Descriptors:

God, Religion & Life

  • K&U – explain the Catholic understanding of the actions of the Holy Spirit
  • R&R – interpret the work of the Holy Spirit in the world
  • P&CE – reflect on ways religion contributes to the identity of believers

Anchored in Hope: The Rosary in Christian Hope

Content Focus:

  • The Blessed Virgin Mary as a model of hope and faith, particularly in the context of the Rosary and the symbolism of Madonnelle in Rome.
  • Mary’s relationship with Jesus in the scriptures as a powerful witness of hope
  • The practice of praying the Rosary as a way to guide believers in their journey of hope.
  • Making connections between the stories of the Rosary and their own community and spiritual practices
  • How individuals can embody hope in their lives and in their community

Content Descriptors:

Prayer Liturgy and Sacrament

  • K&U – explain the development of signs, symbols, rituals, prayers and practices associated with the Church liturgical calendar
  • R&R – interpret the significance of liturgical signs, symbols, colours, rites, rituals and sacraments in the past and present Church
  • P&CE – reflect on participation in communal prayer and use symbol and ritual when planning communal prayer experiences

Achievement Standards

By the end of Level 6…

Knowledge and Understanding: seeking truth

Students explain the Catholic Tradition and its elements by investigating and analysing a range of perspectives. They use well-developed, evidence-based arguments to support their reasoning.

Reasoning and Responding: making meaning

Students interpret their life in dialogue with the Catholic Tradition and the cultural context by critically analysing the significance and the complexity of a variety of perspectives on issues

Personal and Communal Engagement: living story

Students reflect on experiences that provoke spiritual and religious insights by examining what has shaped their views on life, the sacred and religious

They integrate new insights by highlighting the complexities of significant local and global issues and proposing a personal stance

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