Jubilee 2025 Activity Patch
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Faith Series: Jubilee 2025 Activity Patch
In conjunction with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops the National Catholic Committee on Scouting offers the Jubilee 2025 Activity. By offering this program the NCCS is lending support to the Jubilee Year.From the USCCB: “Pope Francis stated in his February 2022 letter announcing the Jubilee 2025: "We must fan the flame of hope that has been given us and help everyone to gain new strength and certainty by looking to the future with an open spirit, a trusting heart and far-sighted vision. The forthcoming Jubilee can contribute greatly to restoring a climate of hope and trust as a prelude to the renewal and rebirth that we so urgently desire..."
To earn this Activity Patch, the youth- 1st thru 5th Grades - Complete 4 requirements.
- 6th thru 12th Grades - Complete 5 requirements.
NOTE: This Activity Patch is only available until December 24, 2025
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Requirements:
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Father in heaven,
may the faith you have gifted us in
your son Jesus Christ, our brother,
and the flame of charity
kindled in our hearts by the Holy Spirit,
reawaken in us, the blessed hope
for the coming of your Kingdom.
May your grace transform us
into diligent cultivators of the evangelical seeds
that make humanity and the cosmos rise
unto the confident expectation
of the new heavens and the new earth,
when with the powers of Evil overcome,
your glory shall be manifested eternally.
May the grace of the Jubilee
reawaken in us, Pilgrims of Hope,
the yearning for heavenly treasures
and pour over all the earth
the joy and peace
of our Redeemer.
To you God blessed in eternity,
be praise and glory for ever and ever.
Amen.
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“The logo shows four stylized figures, representing all of humanity, coming from the four corners of the earth. They embrace each other to indicate the solidarity and fraternity which should unite all peoples. The figure at the front is holding onto the cross. It is not only the sign of the faith which this lead figure embraces, but also of hope, which can never be abandoned, because we are always in need of hope, especially in our moments of greatest need. There are the rough waves under the figures, symbolizing the fact that life’s pilgrimage does not always go smoothly in calm waters. Often the circumstances of daily life and events in the wider world require a greater call to hope. That’s why we should pay special attention to the lower part of the cross which has been elongated and turned into the shape of an anchor which is let down into the waves. The anchor is well known as a symbol of hope. In maritime jargon the ‘anchor of hope’ refers to the reserve anchor used by vessels involved in emergency maneuvers to stabilize the ship during storms.”
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3) With the use of the Internet, and your adult partner’s permission, find the answers: What is a Jubilee Year? Why do we have them?
4) How can you show/give hope to someone in your community? Share your answer with your counselor or adult partner.
5) Create a picture or sculpture of the cross and anchor – share it with your family.
6) During the Jubilee year – four Holy Doors in Rome will be opened. Research the names of the Basilicas. Find out if any Holy Doors in your Diocese/Eparchy are being opened during this Jubilee year. Visit them if possible.
Requirements for Adults:1) Assist the youth with this Faith Activity.
2) Share your thoughts with the youth about the Jubilee year.
3) Fill out the order form for this Faith Activity and send it along with the fee to NCCS.
Answers:
3) and 6) can be found on Jubilee 2025 | USCCB and Information for Jubilee 2025 | USCCB answers may vary.
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