Speak Honestly about Challenges

Hopes does not mean avoiding difficult conversations. Encourage students to express their fears and doubts, and walk with them in these struggles. Create spaces where they can explore tough questions about injustice, suffering, and faith.

Ground Hope in Action

Jesus didn’t just speak about hope – he embodied it. Catholic schools can inspire students to live out hope through practical action: caring for the environment, advocating for justice, serving the vulnerable, and standing in solidarity with those in need.

Tell Stories of Hope

The Gospel is filled with stories of transformation – of people who encountered Jesus and found new life. Share contemporary stories of people who embody hope: young activists, community leaders, and those who, despite suffering, continue to bring light to others.

Create Rituals of Renewal

Jubilee is a time of restoration. Schools can incorporate moments of reflection and renewal – prayer, liturgies, reconciliation opportunities, and creative expressions of hope – to remind students that fresh starts are always possible.

Model Hope as Educators

Young people watch how we, as teachers and leaders, respond to the world’s challenges. Do we approach life with resilience and faith? Do we practice what we preach? Our witness is one of the most powerful ways to inspire hope in our students.