In 2025, the Catholic Church celebrated the Jubilee Year with the theme “Pilgrims of Hope.” The Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong actively participated by organizing a variety of events, encouraging the faithful to engage in Eucharistic Adoration, frequent the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and extend care to those in need.

Adding to this spirit of hope, the “Light of Hope” oil lantern relay was inaugurated on the Jubilee’s opening day. Over the course of two years, this symbolic lantern will journey to every parish in Hong Kong, remaining in each for two weeks. This initiative inspires believers to radiate hope in their daily lives, spreading its light far and wide.

The Light of Hope lantern symbolizes resilience, guidance, and comfort, serving as a beacon that dispels darkness and inspires perseverance through life’s challenges. It represents an inner flame of strength, encouraging individuals to find peace, maintain faith in better days, and shine as a positive influence on others.

We were honored to welcome the Light of Hope to our college on 29th January 2026. The lantern was lit before the morning prayer during our school assembly. Br. Chin, the Supervisor of the school, blessed all teachers and students with the light. A solemn procession followed, and the Light of Hope was placed in our school chapel. The chapel was then opened for prayer during recess, lunchtime, and after school.

A Mass was celebrated after school in the chapel before the Light of Hope was reverently transferred to Our Lady of China Church.

Our Form five student, Cai Tung Yin, represented our school at the 2026 Greater Bay Area Schools New Year Concert and Sister Schools Art Education Achievement Showcase, held on 29 January 2026 at Pui Ching Primary School in Hong Kong. Invited to perform the Sheng, a traditional Chinese musical instrument, Cai delivered an impressive performance that fully demonstrated our students’ musical talent and artistic accomplishment.

Students from our sister school, Shenzhen Nanshan Experimental Education Group Qilin Middle School (深圳市南山實驗教育集團麒麟中學), also performed during the concert. With the theme “Same Roots, Same Heart, Synchronized Development, A New Voice Together” (同根同心·同步發展·共啟新聲), the concert aimed to strengthen collaboration among schools in the Greater Bay Area and provide students with valuable opportunities for artistic exchange. The event concluded successfully, offering the audience a memorable and enriching audio-visual experience.

On 15 December 2025, our campus was filled with joy, pride, and a deep sense of unity as we warmly welcomed many of our cherished old boys back to school for a special photo-taking gathering — a heartfelt moment that celebrated the enduring Xaverian spirit.

One meaningful highlight of the morning was the sharing of green scarves, symbolising unity, continuity, and legacy. These scarves were generously gifted by our senior alumnus from the Class of 1974, Professor Ling Kar Kan, former Director of Planning of the HKSAR. His thoughtful gesture reminded us that the bonds formed at SFXC extend far beyond one’s school years.

We were especially touched by the presence of two of our earliest graduates from 1957 — Mr. George Ko, the founding President of our Alumni Association, and Mr. Percy Childe. At the age of 88, their vitality and unwavering affection for the school deeply moved everyone present. During the gathering, Mr. Ko donated a treasured gold school ring — once an auction item at the SFXC 50th Anniversary Banquet — and made a generous contribution of $100,000 to the SFXC Foundation.

The morning concluded with a joyful group photo and the singing of the school song, as students, teachers, alumni, and staff stood together on the playground, green scarves proudly worn — a powerful image of unity across generations.

This memorable morning beautifully reflected the legacy, love, and lifelong brotherhood that define the Xaverian identity. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all who made this meaningful gathering possible.