As School Begins Again, Students Discover the Nearness of Christ

Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will incorporate the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus into their curriculum and daily life this school year. This effort follows Archbishop Pérez's consecration of the Archdiocese to the Sacred Heart in June.

The program aims to help students encounter the mercy and love of Christ through prayer, religious instruction, and sacred art. According to a statement from CatholicPhilly, the goal is to help young people find refuge in the Sacred Heart when they feel anxious or burdened. This local focus aligns with the United States bishops' decision to consecrate the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus during the country's 250th anniversary.