Holy Week. It’s not just something that happened 2,000 years ago. It’s now. It’s here. And we’re part
of it.
As we move through this Year of Jubilee, we’re reminded that we’re not just bystanders in the story of
faith – we’re Pilgrims of Hope, walking the journey with Jesus, and walking it together. Holy Week
gives us a map, the meaning, and the momentum to keep moving, even when the road gets rough.
So what does Holy Week mean for us today – in our classrooms, our playgrounds, our staffrooms, and
our homes.
Let’s break it down.
Palm Sunday: The Unexpected Parade
Jesus rides in on a donkey. People wave palm branches and shout “Hosanna!” It feels like a celebration,
but beneath it all, there’s a tension. Not everyone gets what kind of king Jesus is.
Today’s vibe: Sometimes we get caught up in appearances – likes, followers, popularity – but Jesus
models humility. Real strength doesn’t shout. It serves.
Pilgrim Moment: Where in your school community can you show humble leadership this week?
Holy Thursday: The Table and the Towel
Jesus breaks bread with his friends and then does something wild – he washes their feet. It’s not just
about bread and wine. It’s about friendship, service, and love that gets its hands dirty.
Today’s vibe: In a world that says, “Look out for yourself,” Jesus flips the script. Leadership looks like
helping, not bossing.
Pilgrim Moment: Whose feet are you called to wash – not literally, but in kindness, support, or listening?
Good Friday: Love that Doesn’t Walk Away
Jesus is betrayed, beaten, and crucified. It’s dark. It’s messy. It’s heartbreaking. And yet, he stays. He
doesn’t run. He doesn’t fight back. He loves, even through the pain.
Today’s vibe: When stuff gets hard – when friendships break, when we mess up, when we’re hurting –
God doesn’t ditch us. Love stays.
Pilgrim Moment: Who in your life needs to know they’re not alone? How can you be that steady presence?
Easter Sunday: The Hope Explosion
The tomb is empty. The story isn’t over. Death doesn’t win. This is the ultimate plot twist – and it’s
what our hope is built on.
Today’s vibe: In a world that can feel full of bad news, Easter is the best news: New life is always
possible. Love wins. Hope is real.
Pilgrim Moment: What’s one thing you can do to bring light into someone else’s day? Start small. Hope
grows fast.
We’re Still Walking
Holy Week might be one week in the calendar, but for Pilgrims of Hope, it’s a way of life. We keep
walking the journey – through joy and sorrow, questions and celebrations – with our eyes on the One
who walks beside us.
Whether you’re a student wondering what faith means to you, or a teacher trying to bring heart into
your classroom, know this: your journey matters. You’re not walking alone. And every step taken in
love, in courage, in hope – that’s the kind of pilgrimage that changes the world.
So grab your metaphorical backpack. Let’s keep walking, together.