The Assumption

What is the Assumption?

žAlso known  as the Feast of the Dormition (falling asleep) of Mary.

žThe assumption is the feast day of Mary when she assended into heaven.

žWe can ask Mary to guide, protect and care for us.

žPope Pius XII said  "that the Immaculate Mother of God, the ever Virgin Mary, having completed the course of her earthly life, was assumed body and soul into heavenly glory."

Historical Perspective

 žThe Assumption means that Mary was taken up into the glory of heaven not only with her soul, but also with her body.
God wanted to thank Mary so kept her body from being spoilt.

Description

 

žCatholics attend Church services and some festivals.

žIt is a public holiday in France and the Republic of Macedonia.

žTraditionally, people at church say the Hail Mary.

When it takes place

August 15

Symbols

 

žCatholics attend Church services and some festivals.

žIt is a public holiday in France and the Republic of Macedonia.

žTraditionally, people at church say the Hail Mary.