The Church is missionary by nature. People of all ages in the Church seeking to understand their baptismal call to mission will benefit from opportunities to deepen their faith and missionary vocation. A fun and easy way for children to understand what the “call to mission”  and "love of neighbor" means may be discovered by following the Wombat. (After viewing click on Back Button to return to this page.) 

Some of our education opportunities include:

Mission Presentations – Returned and current missioners serving overseas present their experiences at parish and school programs.

Short-Term Mission Immersions for Catholic Leaders – Trips to visit the Church in mission in other countries help participants expand their understanding of the churches universal ministry.
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Mission Education Resources – The Center for Mission maintains a library of video and book resources and mission publications inlcuding mission curriculums for schools and religious education programs.

Experiential Learning – Experiences of the Church in mission through participation in service programs, sponsorship and sacrificial giving.

Students: Participate in Our Writing Contest Jan. 14 - Feb. 17

Several hundred entries were received.  Thank you for all the wonderful, creative submissions.  Although it was a difficult decision, several outstanding entries have been selected as winners-

Winners:

Alexandria Benham, St. Odilia Parish

Tim Koening, St. Croix Catholic School

Runner-ups:

Nicole Larson, Totino-Grace High School

Sarah Reinhardt, Holy Family Academy

The Center for Mission helps educate with:
- "Inspired" Newsletter
- Holy Childhood Association
- Archdiocesan Mission Partnerships
- Sponsorship
- Speakers Bureau/Mission Presentations
- Resource Library and videos
- Mission Opportunities

Meet James Moonga, a Fourth Grade, Holy Childhood recipient from Zambia

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For more information, contact Mickey Friesen at friesenm@archspm.org or                        call 651-291-4445.