Each year our children’s branch, Mission Together, encourages schools to host a Day of Many Colours (DOMC). This special day of celebration aims to develop children’s missionary spirit of attention towards others through prayer, charity, and action. It also provides a joyful opportunity for children to celebrate their special place within God’s universal family.
You inspired us!
We know teachers and schools always have significant demands on their time and resources. So it’s always inspiring for us to see schools across England and Wales continue to support our Day of Many Colours (DOMC).
Many of you posted tweets from your day, sharing news of special Liturgical Prayers, DOMC learning activities, fun celebrations, and fundraising efforts.
In Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Primary School, Durham, pupils laid out a giant Mission Rosary on the school hall floor, whilst others gave a rousing rendition of He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands, as pupils prayed for their brothers and sisters around the world. We loved your creativity and your fantastic singing!
We sang “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands” as our Mission #article14 #article30 @MissioUK @EthosBWCET1 @CforTeaching @kathyarrsa @dioceseHN pic.twitter.com/1r01xUQi4F
— OLQM (@OLQM_EshW) July 1, 2022
At Sacred Heart Primary School, Birmingham, pupils raised a fantastic £180 to buy their own Mission Rosaries so they could pray for children on every continent during their DOMC. What a wonderful way to connect with our global family – we are so touched by your hearts of faith!
Celebrating Missio's 'Day of Many Colours'. Every child has received their own Mission Together Rosary beads purchased from money raised by themselves.
— 🧡Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School🧡 (@SacredHeartB20) June 29, 2022
@MissioUK @BhamDES ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🤎 pic.twitter.com/eSASO4lJWX
And in St Paulinus Primary School, Cleveland, pupils used our Mission Together Virtual Map to learn about children around the world who also pray and share to help others through Mission Together. They also brought a creative and colourful flair to the day with some fantastic artwork. We love that you took the time to learn and pray about God’s global family!
We began the day with a fantastic liturgical prayer and have enjoyed being creative answering the question Where is God? #DOMC pic.twitter.com/pyRhnOIopB
— St Paulinus Catholic Primary School (@stpaulinus) June 29, 2022
A huge ‘thank you’!
We’re very grateful to all who support our DOMC. All the money you raise for Mission Together goes to Missio’s overseas children’s projects.
That means your prayers and donations go to the 20,000 plus children we help around the world, offering a safe place to live, nourishing food, opportunities to learn, vital medical care and so much more. And your prayers let them know they’re not alone – that there are always people who care about them.
You can find out more about some of our projects here>>
Will you join our rainbow?
The Day of Many Colours is traditionally held on the feast of St Peter and St Paul, but your school can have a celebration whenever suits you! If you’d like to hold a DOMC you can find all our resources to help you have a fabulous, faith-filled day here>>
Meanwhile there are other ways to get involved and support our work! You can:
- Request a little Red Box here>>
- Do some fundraising for Mission Together>>
- Pray for our work and for the communities we support>>
Find lots ways to get involved here>>