The deadline for the anual Christmas Artwork Contest has been extended to February 28, 2012.
Native Lingo
Swahili is a Bantu language spoken by about 35 million people in Africa. It is an official language of Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya. The name Swahili comes from the Arabic word sawāhil (coasts) and the language contains a lot of vocabulary from Arabic, Persian, Malagasy, English, German and Portuguese.
The voice behind our “native lingo” is Father Bob Jalbert. Father Jalbert is a Maryknoll priest who served in the Missions of Africa including Tanzania. He currently serves as director of the Maryknoll Mission Education and Promotion Department in Ossining, New York.
Resources for Educators & Catechists
Great Ideas for Mission Education!
THE Mission Newsletter for Kids
This school year, the It's Our World newsletter highlights these countries: Vietnam, Thailand, Kenya and Ecuador. The video above coordinates with the article, "Old McDonald's Farm Has Nothing on Vietnam" featured in the fall newsletter for grades 3-5. And, be sure to visit www.hcakids.org for a great Thai Chicken pizza recipe created by HCA kid, Father Dominic Garramone who is also highlighted in our fall newsletter.
Make Mission Every Moment!
Download our month-by-month mission education calendar for ideas, activities and crafts!
Saint stories for kids presented by Loyala Press feature information and insights on a wide variety Catholic saints including missionary saints. Click below to learn more.
