"The presence of Christ, the life of Christ, His death and resurrection is our hope and our life, and we rejoice at His coming."
The resource will help parishes and schools deepen their love of Mass, the Bible and living the Gospel in daily life.
"We are really bad at predicting prognosis - we can't predict 6 months ahead"
As we begin Advent, Charles Stuart, Stella Maris Regional Port Chaplain, explains that seafarers find different ways to celebrate Christmas.
A couple's "gaze now has to be directed to the future that, with the help of God’s grace, they are daily called to build."
"Pray earnestly that the dignity of human life is respected from the moment of conception to natural death."
A law that allows for assisted suicide could lead some to experience ‘a duty to die’.
Through prayer we can draw "the strength and faith for our mission of service."
This year's Leavers' Mass was particularly poignant as the school will no longer be designated as a Catholic school from September.
Schools from around the diocese gathered, with pupils being awarded their Faith in Action pins, and Oscar Romero Awards.
The theme this Jubilee Year was "Pilgrims of Hope", with readings highlighting the importance of proclaiming "the good news to the poor".
Participants have been meeting and praying together, discerning what it means to be a leader in a Catholic school or Trust.
A Mass followed messages and videos of thanks from pupils for Fr Chris' service to their school.
The Diocese of Arundel and Brighton was delighted to host the termly meeting of the Schools Commissioners and the CES.
The two school joined Xavier CET on 1 June, bringing its total number of schools to 21.
Following the statutory period of consultation, St Joseph’s will close on 31 August 2025.
