The Story of the Assumption for Kids
When the apostles heard that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was going to be taken from this
world, they gathered at her house and kept watch with her. And behold, the Lord Jesus did
not let the one in whose womb he had dwelled see the corruption of death; but instead, he
came with his angels and took her up to heaven as the beginning and image of the Church
coming to perfection, and a sign of sure hope and comfort to God’s people.
—from The Illuminated Rosary
The Story of the Assumption for Kids
When the apostles heard that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was going to be taken from this
world, they gathered at her house and kept watch with her. And behold, the Lord Jesus did
not let the one in whose womb he had dwelled see the corruption of death; but instead, he
came with his angels and took her up to heaven as the beginning and image of the Church
coming to perfection, and a sign of sure hope and comfort to God’s people.
—from The Illuminated Rosary
Celebrating the Assumption
Here are a few ways to celebrate the feast of the Assumption:
- In the dioceses of the United States, the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is usually a holy day of obligation, meaning the faithful are obligated to go to Mass. If you can’t make it to Mass for some reason, you can read the readings for the day at the USCCB website.
- Do you have an herb garden? It is traditional to bless herbs on the feast of the Assumption. You can find the Blessing of Fruits and Herbs on the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary over at Catholic Culture, along with an explanation of this Germanic tradition.
- You can say the Glorious Mysteries of the rosary together as a family, or just the decade focused on the Assumption.
- Use art of the Assumption as an aid to meditating on the mystery; the Illuminated Rosary book, The Glorious Mysteries, contains eleven classical and modern artworks on the Assumption.
- If you need even more ideas for crafts, stories, and recipes for the Assumption, head over to Shower of Roses.
- Check out the Sense of the Sacred: A Coloring Book for Young Illuminators for several Marian coloring pages
Go to Mass!
The Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary is a Holy Day of Obligation which means it’s an important feast day so be sure to attend Mass!
Celebrating the Assumption
Here are a few ways to celebrate the feast of the Assumption:
- In the dioceses of the United States, the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is usually a holy day of obligation, meaning the faithful are obligated to go to Mass. If you can’t make it to Mass for some reason, you can read the readings for the day at the USCCB website.
- Do you have an herb garden? It is traditional to bless herbs on the feast of the Assumption. You can find the Blessing of Fruits and Herbs on the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary over at Catholic Culture, along with an explanation of this Germanic tradition.
- You can say the Glorious Mysteries of the rosary together as a family, or just the decade focused on the Assumption.
- Use art of the Assumption as an aid to meditating on the mystery; the Illuminated Rosary book, The Glorious Mysteries, contains eleven classical and modern artworks on the Assumption.
- If you need even more ideas for crafts, stories, and recipes for the Assumption, head over to Shower of Roses.
- Check out the Sense of the Sacred: A Coloring Book for Young Illuminators for several Marian coloring pages
Go to Mass!
The Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary is a Holy Day of Obligation which means it’s an important feast day so be sure to attend Mass!
