Updates
Jubilee Year 2025 – Pilgrims of Hope
For: Principals and RECs/Leaders of Mission
The passing of Pope Francis on Easter Monday marked the first time a pope has died during a Jubilee year since 1700 – a moment of profound historical and spiritual significance for the Church.
As we walk through this Jubilee Year under the theme Pilgrims of Hope, we are reminded not only of Pope Francis’ legacy of compassion and inclusion but also of the rising witness of faith in our time, exemplified by the soon-to-be canonised Carlo Acutis. His youthful devotion to the Eucharist and digital evangelisation offers a beacon of hope for a new generation, echoing the very message Pope Francis championed throughout his papacy.
Pope Leo XIV has recently announced that Carlo Acutis will be canonised on 7 September 2025. As we prepare for this significant occasion, this is a reminder that previously shared resources developed by the CLEM Team for both primary and secondary schools remain available here.
To assist school communities in their celebration of the Jubilee Year, a CEDoW Guidebook for the Celebration for the Year of Jubilee is available to assist school communities in their celebration of the Jubilee Year. You can view the guidebook digitally as a flip-book or download it as a PDF by clicking the following link: CEDoW Year of Jubilee Guidebook.
More information about the Year of Jubilee can be found on the CLEM Gateway site.
Liturgy Ritual Prayer has also developed a suite of resources for the Jubilee Year, samples of which can be viewed via the following link: Pilgrims of hopeHQ.
Gifted for the Mission: An Introduction to Charisms
For: Principals and RECS/Leaders of Mission
The Bishops Commission for Evangelisation, Laity and Ministry has recently released a new resource – Gifted for the Mission: An Introduction to Charisms.
Gifted for the Mission introduces the concept of charisms through reference to the writings of St Paul. It then traces the history of charisms in the life of the Church and provides examples of Christians who have used their charisms to bring God's mercy and salvation into the lives of others.
Accompanying the document is a new video series on Evangelise Plus, titled The Gift of Charism.
The series features interviews with Catholics from around Australia who share their experiences of discerning and using their charisms in parish, personal, and professional settings.
NSW Health Winter Health Campaign
As part of the Winter Health campaign, NSW Health has asked that the following information be shared with schools. Please share with your school community, as appropriate.
Call Healthdirect Campaign
Campaign resources here.
This campaign aims to promote the health direct number as the first step to access health advice, care and treatment for non-life threatening conditions. When you call health direct, you’ll speak to a registered nurse who will help you get the care you need. They can find you a nearby doctor, pharmacist, urgent care service, or even connect you to specialist virtual care. We’re encouraging people to save this number, 1800 022 222, for free, easy access to health advice and care whenever they need it.
Key links:
- For more information about health direct: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Hospitals/Pages/healthdirect.aspx
- Campaign launch Ministerial media release: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/Pages/20250521_01.aspx
Vaccination Education Campaign
Campaign resources here.
This campaign aims to raise awareness, support and encourage proactive information-seeking so individuals can make informed decisions about immunisation. These materials are evergreen and can be used throughout winter and beyond.
Key links:
- For more information about vaccinations: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/vaccinationinfo
- Translated information about vaccinations: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/vaccinationinfo#translations
2025 Influenza Vaccination Campaign
Campaign resources here.
This campaign aims to raise awareness of the importance of flu vaccination during winter, to help increase uptake of the flu vaccine among the population in NSW, particularly at-risk audiences. The flu vaccine is recommended for everyone aged 6 months and over and offers the best protection from getting really sick.
Key links:
- Book a flu vaccine: www.healthdirect.gov.au/nswfluvaccine
- For more information about influenza: www.health.nsw.gov.au/flu
- For more information about respiratory illness: www.health.nsw.gov.au/respiratory
As part of CEDoW’s ongoing commitment to health and safety, and in support of NSW Health's Influenza Vaccination Campaign. CEDoW's Flu Reimbursement program 2025 is available for all employees.
2025 Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) campaign
Campaign resources here.
This campaign, which runs until the end of winter, includes budget-friendly and accessible ways for families to:
- Eat healthily – tips to eat healthily and drink water, including free, low-cost winter recipes and lunchbox ideas
- Get active – ideas and tips to help you stay active during winter such as at-home exercises or connecting with nature
- Support – free programs to help you and your family keep up healthy habits.
Key link:
- NSW Healthy Eating Active Living website.
CEDoW staff can access personal wellbeing initiatives offered by Access EAP. Their facilitators include industry qualified and experienced trainers that help support healthy eating and active living.
World Refugee Day
Attention: Principals, RECs, and Leaders of Mission
Finding Freedom: Diversity in Community
Each year on 20 June 2025, the world celebrates World Refugee Day (WRD). The day is designated by the United Nations to honour refugees who have been forced to flee their homes and to promote solidarity with them for a “world where refugees are welcomed.”
The Catholic Church encourages us to welcome, promote, accompany, and integrate those who knock on our doors.
Information and prayer resources for WRD are available on the Australian Catholic Migrant and Refugee Office website.