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The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Filed Under: Feasts Holy Days and Seasons

Sunday, August 15, 2021

August 15 is the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.  This holy day celebrates Mary’s passing and being assumed into heaven.

Make a Rosary Slide Bracelet or Key-Chain
A rosary slide bracelet or keychain is a nice craft to remind children and teens to pray. I like making the key-chain which can actually be used for keys for teenagers. Or if they don't need a key chain they can hang it on their backpack or just keep it in their pocket to remind them to pray.
Assumption Activity: Assumption Shortcakes Recipe
This dessert recipe is an Assumption activity to celebrate the Assumption of Mary. Each part of the recipe represents something about the feast. You can use your favorite shortcake recipe. Or use the simple recipe below which uses biscuit mix as a shortcut. This can be a fun group activity and a tasty way to celebrate the Assumption of Mary. Use the time while the shortcakes are cooling to talk about why we celebrate this day.
Say a Rosary With Your Family or Youth Group
The rosary is one of the most misunderstood Catholic devotions. While some non-Catholics see it as worshiping Mary, it is in fact focused on Christ. The mysteries of the rosary are based on important events in the life of Christ. When we meditate on these mysteries we consider these events and how they relate to our own lives and our relationship with Jesus Christ.
Christians Are Guided to Heaven by Mary
“As mariners are guided into port by the shining of a star, so Christians are guided to heaven by Mary.” – Saint Thomas Aquinas
Blessed Virgin Mary Coffee Cup
Show your devotion to the blessed mother with this beautiful, minimal image of the Virgin Mary and Jesus. Includes the scripture quote: "All generations to come shall call me blessed" - Luke 1:48
Rosary Comic Book
This comic book is a colorful and engaging way for children to learn about the mysteries of the Rosary. It includes the Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful, and Glorious Mysteries.  Recommended for children ages 9-12.
With God, Nothing Is Lost!
With God, nothing is lost! In Mary, the goal has been reached and we have before our eyes the reasons why we journey: not to gain the things here below, which are fleeting, but the homeland above, which is for ever. - Pope Francis (Social media graphic for the Feast of the Assumption )

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