Stella Maris International School in Damansara is actively participating in the Jubilee Year 2025, themed 'Pilgrims of Hope,' by organizing various initiatives to promote solidarity, forgiveness, and spiritual renewal within its Catholic community.
The Catholic community is called to stand in solidarity with those suffering from poverty, injustice, and conflict during the Jubilee 2025, aptly themed Pilgrims of Hope. This special year, which occurs every 25 years, emphasizes sharing a hope deeply rooted in God's love and taking bold action for a better world. Stella Maris International School in Damansara is enthusiastically embracing the Jubilee Year.
Fr Alvin Ho, SJ, the school's chaplain, highlighted the importance of this year for Catholic students, stating that reciting the Jubilee Year Prayer connects them to the global Catholic community and fosters solidarity with Rome. The prayer, recited before daily weekday Mass at the chapel, asks the Lord to awaken a blessed hope for the coming of God's Kingdom and seek His grace to transform them into tireless cultivators of the Gospel seeds. Fr Alvin likened the students to pilgrims journeying towards a blessed hope, emphasizing that 'hope does not disappoint.'Throughout the year, Stella Maris International School plans various initiatives, including a pilgrimage during Lent to the Church of St Francis of Assisi in Cheras. This pilgrimage aligns with Archbishop Julian Leow’s call to deepen the faithful's understanding of the Jubilee Year. Other projects include a student performance reflecting the Jubilee Year theme, prayer sessions, and other activities aimed at reinforcing the school's Catholic identity. Tyler Zachary Kasavan, a Year 6 student, shared that he feels 'something special' stirring within him whenever reminded of the Jubilee Year's significance. Lincy Ann Clare, the teacher-coordinator for the school's Catholic Society, expressed hope that through the Sacrament of Reconciliation, all will be forgiven, made right, and return home to begin anew.Amidst the changing landscape of Christian Mission Schools today, Stella Maris International School stands out for upholding its Catholic identity. The Jubilee Year presents a valuable opportunity to reinforce this commitment and inspire students to live out their faith in a meaningful way
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