October is World Mission Month in the Catholic Church, a time for Catholics worldwide to support and celebrate global missionary work. This month is an excellent opportunity to engage young people, helping them connect their faith to the realities faced by others around the world. It begins with the feast of St. Thérèse of Lisieux and concludes with World Mission Sunday, a day of prayer and global solidarity in parishes.

Pope Francis encourages all members of Catholic communities to see themselves as missionary disciples, sharing God's love everywhere. Each year, we echo his call by encouraging participation in World Mission Month among pupils and staff.

Mission Packs: Engage the heads, hearts, and hands of students, empowering them to understand not only what they are doing to support communities in need but why they are doing it. (Provided by Catholic Mission, Australia)

Little Way Giving Day: Participate in a national effort to support the Pope's Missions through the Missionary Childhood Association in honor of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, patron of the missions.

A Mile of Pennies & Mite Boxes: Inspired by Jesus’ parable of the "Widows Mite" these initiatives were designed by The Pontifical Mission Societies in the US to encourage children to give from their hearts.

World Mission Ministries honors exemplary children and youth who serve in our parishes as “Little Missionaries of Hope.”

Instructions on how to select and submit your candidates.