Religious Education and Social Justice

Feast of the Assumption

Each year on 15th August, the Church celebrates the Feast Day of the Assumption of Our Lady. 

The Assumption signals the end of Mary’s earthly life and marks her return to heaven to be reunited with Jesus. While the bodies of both Jesus and Mary are now in heaven, there is a difference between the Assumption and the Resurrection. 

Where Jesus arose from the tomb and ascended into heaven by his own power, Mary’s body was taken up to heaven by the power of her Son.

For this reason, we use different words to describe each event. One is the Ascension of Christ and the other, the Assumption of Mary.

We will celebrate the  Feast of the Assumption at Mass at 9:15 am on Friday 15th August. Families are welcome to join us.

Prayer for the Assumption of Mary

Immaculate Virgin, 

Mother of Jesus and our Mother, 

we believe in your triumphant assumption 

into heaven where the angels and saints acclaim you as Queen.

We join them in praising you and bless the Lord who raised you above all creatures. 

With them we offer you our devotion and love.

We are confident that you watch over 

our daily efforts and needs, 

and we take comfort from the faith 

in the coming resurrection.

We look to you, our life, 

our sweetness, and our hope. 

After this earthly life, show us Jesus, 

the blest fruit of your womb, 

O kind, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.

Amen.

Jane Wilkinson

Religious Education Leader