Today is a holy day of prayer and fasting. The traditional fasting period of 46 days reflects that of the 40 days and nights Jesus fasted in the Judean Desert. This is a solemn reminder of human morality and the need for reconciliation with God.
On this day, let us remove all temptations that may come during the time of Lent. May we become shriven and confess our sins. By burning the palm crosses of last Easter, let us prepare for the coming of Christ.
On this day let us become more aware of the social justice that is still needed around the world. Only with this change can the world become a peaceful and harmonious place.
Saint Valentine’s Day is traditionally seen as a celebration of love. This day commemorates the death of Saint Valentine, the patron saint of lovers, epileptics and beekeepers. He was a priest and physician who suffered martyrdom during the persecution of Christians by the emperor Claudius.
From 6-12 February 2023, schools, families and communities across the UK will take part in Childrenâs Mental Health Week. This yearâs theme is Letâs Connect.
Find out more: bit.ly/3lghQlS #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek
Rosa Parks Day is a holiday in honour of the civil rights leader Rosa Parks. Though she was a seamstress by profession, she also worked as a secretary for the Montgomery chapter of the NAACP. As a member of this group she was sent to Abbeville, Alabama to investigate the case of Recy Taylor. These events lay the groundwork for the Montgomery Bus Boycott and her later refusal to move from her seat.
The International Day of Human Fraternity was established by the United Nations General Assembly to promote greater cultural and religious tolerance. The vision behind this day links with that of the Academy’s CARE values as we should be respectful of others, no matter their cultural heritage or religion.
Wear Red Day is celebrated to bring greater attention to heart disease. The Children’s Heart Surgery Fund raise money for the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit, a facility that provides care for children with congenital heart disease.
Find our more: https://chsf.org.uk
Time to Talk Day is the nation’s biggest mental health conversation. Conversations have the power to change lives – helping to create supportive communities where we can talk openly about mental health and feel empowered to seek help when we need it.
