Religious Education and Social Justice

International Week of Families

Lending a hand to thrive: Supporting each other is the theme for National Families Week 2025, which will be celebrated from 12-18 May. 

The theme highlights the importance of connection, care, and resilience within families. It’s an opportunity to reflect on the strength of family bonds, reconnect with loved ones, and embrace activities that bring us together. No matter what family looks like for you, let’s celebrate the power of support and the difference we can make for each other.

We encourage you to celebrate with your family and acknowledge the commonalities and differences between your family and other families.

A Prayer for Families

God, Our Father, loving and merciful,

 bring together and keep all families 

in perfect unity of love and mutual support.

Instill in each member the spirit of understanding and affection for each other.

Keep quarrels and bitterness far from them, 

and for their occasional failures,

 instill forgiveness and peace.

May the mutual love and affection 

of parents set a good example.

Instill in children self-respect

 that they may respect others and 

grow in mature independence.

May the mutual affection and 

respect of families 

be a sign of Christian life 

here and hereafter, 

through Jesus Christ,

 our Lord and Savior.

Amen.

Jane Wilkinson

Religious Education Leader