World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly 2026
On Sunday July 26 we celebrate the Sixth World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly.
The date is chosen to coincide with the Feast of Saints Joachim and Anne (grandparents of Jesus) during the week.
Pope Leo XIV has chosen the theme I will never forget you (Is 49:15).
To assist you in your parish and school celebrations, we would like to highlight the following resources:
- Message and Catechesis of the Holy Father – click here
- Prayers and Liturgical Resources and suggested events and activities for the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly – click here
- Activity ideas for parishes, activity ideas for schools and early education centres, 20 questions for grandparents, theme scripture cards, Saint Anne and Saint Joachim prayer cards, Homily notes, Intercessions and final blessing and assembly prayer, kids liturgy of the word. click here with thanks to the Archdiocese of Brisbane.
- Bookmark that younger children can colour in and give to Grandparents or the Elderly - click here with thanks to the Diocese of Wollongong.
- Bulletin notice to promote the Catholic Grandparents Association – See below.
Visit the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life for more resources
Visit the Catholic Grandparents Association website for more resources
For more Grandparents resources from CathFamily: click here
The Catholic Grandparents Association
The World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly can be a great opportunity to encourage the elderly and Grandparents in your parish to intentionally think about how they can pass on the faith to the younger generation. We would encourage you to promote the Catholic Grandparents Association to your community, this association regularly meets to provide advice and information to help Grandparents and the elderly pass on the faith.
Parish Bulletin Notice to Promote the Catholic Grandparents Association
Calling All Grandparents!
Are you a grandparent who prays for your grandchildren and longs to pass on the gift of faith? You are warmly invited to learn about the Catholic Grandparents Association.
A global movement of the faithful, the CGA helps grandparents keep prayer at the heart of family life and hand on the faith to the next generation — in the spirit of Saints Joachim and Anne, the grandparents of Jesus.
"Pray, show the way, and pass on the Faith."
Learn more at www.catholicgrandparentsassociation.org.
The CGA welcomes not only grandparents but all our elderly parishioners to pray together and keep faith at the heart of family life.
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