For centuries, Christians across the world have shared a beautiful Epiphany tradition and blessing. This tradition – called ‘chalking the doors’ – invites God’s presence and blessing on our homes and all who live and enter them, on the feast of the Epiphany (6 January) and start of a new year. Mission Together have adapted…
On 16th December 2019, the Holy Father Francis received in audience, in the Vatican Apostolic Palace, a representation from Italian Catholic Action, for the exchange of Christmas wishes. The following is an extract from the Pope’s greeting to those present: “Dear boys and girls, It is always nice to welcome you on the occasion of…
Advent 2019 begins the Year of the Word, The God Who Speaks, an initiative Catholic Bishops’ Conference. In support we’ve revised our Advent liturgies, to encouraging deeper exploration of seasonal scriptures. Click here to open our Advent webpage and download these liturgies, class Advent calendar, faith focused craft activities and Advent assembly. You can find our…
We’ve been delighted with the response to the Extraordinary Month of Mission from schools across the country. There are too many wonderful images and stories to mention, but you can view some by visiting our Twitter feed @MissioUK. We are very grateful for all your EMM efforts, especially those of Mrs Angela Filarowski, RE Lead…
This year, Clifton Diocese is celebrating ‘A Year of Prayer’ and, encouraged by the Deputy Director for Schools and Colleges, Ann Fowler, schools have been taking part by linking prayer with action. Pope Francis’ charity for overseas mission, Missio and its children’s branch, Mission Together, asks children to put their faith into action by praying…
We are very grateful to all schools who have prayed and shared with us during the season of Lent. You are sharing God’s love with children living in poverty overseas. Thanks to your valued support, Mission Together is able to provide practical help and spiritual care. One such school is Holy Spirit Primary, St Helens…
On Easter Sunday 2019, the world was shocked and saddened by the vicious attacks that took place in Sri Lanka’s capital, Colombo. Many supporters will remember that this beautiful country provided the project focus for our 2017-18 school campaign. The campaign – to provide healthcare and food supplies to impoverished communities – featured Ajay, a…
This year’s Pentecost Liturgy helps children celebrate the birthday of the Church, whilst learning that the Church is not just a building made with bricks – but a community made up of billions of people around the world, all trying to share God’s love as Jesus taught. Our new Pentecost Liturgy incorporates scripture, drama, symbol,…
We were delighted to see how our Lenten resources have inspired St Bernard’s Preparatory School, Slough. Using our Lent Activity ‘Signs of Hope’, the whole school have worked together to create an impressive ‘Snowdrop Field of Hope’! Teacher, Mrs Perrett, explained that the display is much more than a beautiful backdrop. “On each snowdrop, the…
Did you know that Mission Together is the children’s branch of Missio, known by its distinctive Red collection Box? Many are unaware of the link or of the Sunday Children’s Liturgy that complements Missio’s Parish Appeals. We’ve recently revised this Children’s Liturgy and are making it available to download from both our Mission Together and…
