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Saint Francis of Assisi
Feast Day 4 October: Saint Francis is one of the world’s most popular saints, known for his love and care for creation, solidarity with the poor, and pursuit of peace. Our Five Fact Assembly references all these attributes and asks pupils to consider ways they can follow Francis’ example. For schools with a focus on […]
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St John Henry Newman
Feast day, 9 October: John Henry Newman was an English cardinal and theologian in the 19th century. He was renowned as a gentle, wise and courageous priest who showed great pastoral care for those living in poverty. This assembly focuses on Saint John Henry Newman, who fulfilled his mission to love God and serve others […]
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Our Lady and the Rosary
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 […]
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Advent resources
The season of Advent begins four Sundays before Christmas and is a time of prayerful preparation. During Advent we recall the Israelites’ long wait for the Messiah’s birth and remember that Jesus was born into the world and will come again. Each year Mission Together produce engaging resources to help children keep Jesus at the […]