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21/01/2026

🌿 Jubilee Year of Saint Francis of Assisi

Catechetical Guide for Children and Youth (2026–2027)

1. What Is the Jubilee Year?

A Jubilee Year is a special time of grace when the Church invites everyone to come closer to God, say sorry for sins, and do good with love.
This Jubilee celebrates 800 years since Saint Francis of Assisi went home to God. Pope Leo XIV invites us to learn from Saint Francis how to live like Jesus in our daily lives.

💡 Key Message:

God is calling us to renew our hearts and rebuild the Church with love.

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2. Who Is Saint Francis of Assisi?

Saint Francis was a young man who chose to follow Jesus with his whole heart.
He loved:
• Jesus, especially Jesus on the Cross
• Poor people, whom he treated as brothers and sisters
• Nature, which he called God’s creation

He once heard Jesus say:
“Rebuild my Church.”
Francis learned that this meant changing his life, not just fixing buildings.

🕊️ For Children:
Saint Francis shows us how to be kind, simple, and joyful.

🔥 For Youth:
Saint Francis teaches us that real happiness comes from loving God and serving others, not from wealth or fame.

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3. What Does Pope Leo XIV Invite Us to Do?

During this Jubilee Year, Pope Leo XIV invites children and young people to:
• ❤️ Love Jesus more through prayer and the Sacraments
• 🤝 Choose peace instead of anger or fighting
• 🌱 Care for creation—animals, plants, and the earth
• 🧡 Help the poor and the lonely
• 😊 Live simply and joyfully

📖 Scripture to Remember:

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.”
(Matthew 5:9)

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4. Jubilee Practices for Children and Youth

A. Simple Prayers
Encourage daily prayer like:

“Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.”

B. Works of Love
• Share food or school supplies
• Visit or pray for the sick
• Be kind to classmates and family

C. Care for Creation
• Do not waste food or water
• Keep surroundings clean
• Plant a tree or care for a garden

D. Pilgrimage of the Heart
Teach children and youth that a pilgrimage can be:
• Going to church with faith
• Confession and forgiveness
• Doing good quietly and sincerely

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5. Activities for Catechesis

For Children:
• Draw Saint Francis with animals
• Act out the story “Rebuild My Church”
• Sing a song about creation

For Youth:
• Reflection circles on peace and simplicity
• Environmental or outreach projects
• Journaling: How can I rebuild the Church today?

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6. Jubilee Prayer (For All Ages)

Loving God,
thank You for Saint Francis of Assisi,
who loved You with a joyful heart.
Help us to be kind, peaceful, and caring.
Teach us to rebuild Your Church
by loving others and protecting Your creation.
Amen.

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7. Final Message for Children and Youth

The Jubilee Year reminds us that even young people can be saints.
Like Saint Francis, you can:
• Choose kindness
• Live simply
• Love Jesus deeply
• Care for the world

✨ Holiness begins with small acts of love.

Jubilee Prayer to Saint Francis of Assisi

Lord God, thank You for Saint Francis of Assisi, who loved You with a joyful and humble heart. Teach us to be instruments of Your peace, to care for the poor and for all creation, and to rebuild Your Church through love. Guide us during this Jubilee Year to follow Jesus more closely each day.
Amen.

21/01/2026

20/01/2026

Saint Sebastian: Faith Pierced, Hope Unbroken

Saint Sebastian was a courageous Roman soldier whose loyalty to Christ burned brighter than his service to the empire. In secret, he strengthened persecuted Christians with words of hope and acts of compassion. When his faith was uncovered, he was sentenced to death and pierced by arrows, yet God preserved his life. Fearless and steadfast, he later confronted the emperor, denouncing injustice and cruelty against believers. For this bold witness, he offered his life in martyrdom. Today, the Church honors Saint Sebastian as a powerful intercessor, especially in times of plague, suffering, and persecution, a sign that faith can triumph even amid pain and trial.

Prayer to Saint Sebastian

Saint Sebastian, brave martyr and faithful servant of Christ, you who endured suffering with courage and hope, intercede for us in our trials.
Protect us from illness, fear, and despair, strengthen our faith when we are tested, and teach us to stand for truth and compassion. Through your prayers, may we remain steadfast in love for God and neighbor.
Amen. 🙏

19/01/2026

The conversation on KALINAW begins—and you are invited to be part of it.

The 5th Philosophy, Communication, and Culture Conference (PCC 2026) opens its doors to scholars, educators, students, and participants who wish to engage in meaningful dialogue on this year’s theme:

🌿 “KALINAW: Cultivating Harmony through Inner Peace.”

📅 February 27–28, 2026
📍 Timoteo Giaccardo Hall, Saint Paul Seminary Foundation, Silang, Cavite

Whether you are presenting a paper or attending as a participant, we warmly invite you to be part of this two-day gathering filled with talks, workshops, and scholarly exchange.

🔗 Register now:
https://forms.gle/gUBnSqNbm6RjVfvn7

19/01/2026

We greet our dear Procurator and Pastoral Director, Rev. Fr. Bernardo Maquiling a very happy 16th Sacerdotal Ordination Anniversary!

Ad multos annos! To many more years!

May the Lord continue to sustain you in your ministry and your vocation!

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18/01/2026

The Little Lamp of the Island Path

On a small Pacific island, where palm trees swayed and the ocean sang softly, there lived a young child named Lani. One evening, after helping her family gather shells and carry water, Lani felt very tired. The sun was setting, and the sandy path home seemed long and quiet. “I’m too tired,” she whispered, sitting beside a coconut tree.

As the stars began to appear, Lani noticed a tiny lamp glowing near the path, made from a shell and filled with warm light. A gentle breeze seemed to say, “Do not be afraid.” Lani remembered the stories her grandmother told her about Jesus, who cares for all who are weary. She folded her hands and prayed, “Jesus, please guide me home.” The little lamp shone brighter, lighting just enough of the path for one step.

Lani walked slowly, listening to the waves and trusting the light. With every step, her heart felt lighter. She learned that God does not always show the whole journey at once, but He is always near—giving rest to the tired, wisdom to the young, and light for each step along the island path.

🌺 Moral: When you feel weary or unsure, trust God. He walks with you and lights your way, one gentle step at a time.

18/01/2026

Nabubuhay ang Señor Santo Niño sa bawat pusong pinipiling maging bata sa pamamagitan ng kababaang loob at malalim na pagtitiwala sa Panginoon.

VIVA PIT SEÑOR! 🙏

18/01/2026

17/01/2026

The Three-Colored Flag of Hope

In a small village on Negros Island, there lived a curious boy named Timothy. Every Sunday, Timothy noticed a flag near the chapel with three colors—red, blue, and white. One day, he asked Brother Mateo, “Why does that flag look so special?”

Brother Mateo smiled and said, “That flag reminds us of the Holy Trinity—the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit—and of our mission to bring love and freedom to everyone.”

One rainy week, a strong storm flooded the village. Some families were sad and tired. The Holy Trinity Fathers came with food, kind words, and listening hearts. They talked with the parents, played with the children, and helped everyone feel brave again. Timothy saw that even a smile and a prayer could make hearts lighter.

Later, the Fathers helped fix the little chapel and opened a learning corner where children could read, pray, and dream. Timothy learned that helping others, teaching, and caring are ways of loving God. As he looked at the three-colored flag waving in the wind, he whispered, “I want to love like that too.” And in his heart, hope grew—bright, strong, and free.

17/01/2026