Pope Francis often called Our Lady, the best example of a missionary; because she brought love into the world through the birth of Christ, and by following her virtues we are better able to bring God’s love to others too. Our Five Fact resource draws parallels with virtues familiar to pupils and helps them to discover how […]
This Five Facts about resource has been created to help launch Mission Together – the Pope’s charity for mission – in school. This resource links with the CST principles: Solidarity, Option for the Poor and Vulnerable, and Human Dignity. For more understanding of mission, click here to view our Five Facts about Mission resource.
Mission is spoken of a great deal in Catholic circles, but it’s not always easy to define. The resource below aims to provide a clear explanation through the five simple facts. This resource sits well in Mission Month, more resources for which can be found here
Feast day, 31 May: The feast of The Visitationcelebrates the visit of Mary to her elder cousin, Elizabeth. Both women were pregnant through God’s grace; Mary being a young virgin and Elizabeth a woman past child-bearing age. At their meeting, Mary recites a prayer of thanks. This prayer is called the Magnificat. Mary’s prayer speaks […]
In 2023, Pope Francis declared that the Catholic Church’s first World Children’s Day would take place on 25-26 May, 2024. The event focus will take place in Rome, but the Pope calls on Catholics around the globe to celebrate this special day in their own Diocese too. World Children’s Day invites children from around the […]
Feast days 19 March & 1 May: St Joseph is a much-loved saint the world over, yet in the Gospels he is a relatively hidden figure. This assembly helps pupils discover more about Saint Joseph and his importance in the life of Jesus, Mary, and the global Church. Please note; there are two feast days […]
Feast day, 13 May: On this feast we remember how, during the First World War, Our Lady appeared to three children in Fatima, Portugal and asked them to join with her in praying for peace. This wonderful event reminds us how change is wrought through faith and pray. Our Children of Fatima assembly encourages children […]
In the Catholic Church, May and October are months traditionally dedicated to Our Lady and the Rosary. Mary, the mother of God, was a loving mother and a model for missionaries. The Rosary is a form of prayer that helps us to reflect on the life of Mary and Jesus. We’ve created a series of […]
Ascension and Pentecost are movable feasts, occurring between May and June. These feasts commemorate Jesus’ ascension to heaven forty days after his resurrection, and the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles ten days later. Through these resources children learn how they share in the mission Jesus gave to the Apostles at his Ascension, […]
