2025 Jubilee for Families: A Special Gathering

The Importance of the Family in the Jubilee

The family has always played a central role in Catholic tradition. Pope Francis, in many of his catecheses, has emphasized how the family is "the school of prayer" and the place where faith is transmitted from generation to generation. The Jubilee for Families will be a privileged time to reaffirm the importance of the family bond as a reflection of God's love and to experience the grace of the Jubilee within a communal and nurturing environment.

Special Events and Program

During the three days of the Jubilee for Families, Catholic families from around the world will gather in Rome to participate in various celebrations, prayers, and meetings. The program will include:

• Liturgical celebrations in the major Roman Basilicas, with a focus on St. Peter’s Basilica, a cornerstone of the Jubilee celebration.

• Special blessings by the Pope, accompanied by family-centered Eucharistic celebrations.

• Moments of collective prayer, to ask for divine protection over the family and to renew one’s Christian commitment within the family unit.

In particular, one of the most anticipated moments will be passing through the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, a gesture of great spiritual significance that symbolizes the desire for grace and renewal for all participating families.

The Central Theme: Pilgrims of Hope

The 2025 Jubilee theme, "Pilgrims of Hope", resonates deeply within the family context. Families are called to be pilgrims of faith, walking together on the path of life, with hope as their guide and prayer as their support. Participating in the Jubilee means not only experiencing a moment of personal faith but doing so together as a family, strengthening bonds and their own calling to holiness.

Spiritual and Logistical Preparation

To participate in the Jubilee for Families, it is advisable to start planning well in advance. Pilgrims will need to organize their stay in Rome, anticipating the large influx of participants expected throughout the Holy Year. Comprehensive information about accommodations and transportation is available through official Jubilee channels.

Furthermore, it is essential to prepare spiritually, participating in family prayer moments and deepening the understanding of the Jubilee. This moment of grace offers the opportunity to renew Christian commitment and experience a true inner conversion.

An Event of Union and Sharing

The Jubilee of Families, a Catholic celebration, will be a unique opportunity to strengthen spiritual bonds within the family unit, and also to connect with other families from around the world in moments of sharing and prayer. This celebration is a key milestone of the upcoming 2025 Jubilee, an occasion to contemplate the role of the family in the Church and in society, and to receive the blessing of grace through the passage of the Holy Door and participation in the planned liturgical events.

Conclusion

The Jubilee of Families will be an unforgettable time, where faith, hope, and love converge to offer all attending families an experience rich in spirituality and unity. Participating in this event presents a chance to rekindle one’s journey of faith, fortify familial bonds, and obtain jubilee grace. Families journeying to Rome for the Jubilee will thus become part of a global pilgrimage, wanderers of hope on a path to renewed spiritual life.

Maximize your experience of this special event by exploring our dedicated sections on Special Jubilee Liturgies and the Opening of the Holy Door.