2026 School Theme: 'Growing in Hope'

Hope is one of the virtues, along with faith and love, that expresses the heart of Christian life.

Everyone knows what it is to hope. In the heart of each person, hope dwells as the desire and expectation of good things to come, despite our not knowing what the future may bring.

We are encouraged to grow hope within ourselves, and grow hope for others.

God continues to sow abundant seeds of goodness.

From that goodness, we need to show love to one another, especially those in greater need.

How can we show LOVE to others, and help others grow in HOPE?

Offer a smile
An act of kindness
Include others
Don't judge
Listen to others

We can all do our best to help others GROW IN HOPE.

Diocesan Prayer

Loving and faithful God,

You continue to sow abundant seeds of goodness

Help us to nurture these seeds to grow hope in ourselves and in others.

In our hearts, let there be hope –

Hope that trusts in Your promise
and believes that Your light always shines.

All: Help us to grow in hope

In our actions, let there be love –

Love that never stops caring,
that is patient, kind, and generous.

All: Help us to grow in love

In our thoughts, let there be mercy –
Mercy that responds to the needs of others,
growing hope in our communities.

All: Help us to grow in mercy

As we walk together in faith, may our hope grow,
giving us the courage to love boldly,
to live humbly and serve with joy.
We ask this through Jesus, who shows us how to love.

Amen.