What Is The Assumption Of Mary

The Assumption of Mary: A Guide to the Catholic Feast Day

What is the Assumption of Mary?

The Assumption of Mary is a Catholic feast day that commemorates the belief that God assumed the Virgin Mary into heaven body and soul at the end of her earthly life.

It is one of the oldest feast days of Our Lady, celebrated on August 15th.

What does the Church teach about the Assumption?

The Church teaches that the Assumption is a dogma of faith, meaning that it is a truth that all Catholics are required to believe.

The dogma was defined by Pope Pius XII in 1950.

What is the significance of the Assumption?

The Assumption is a sign of Mary's glory and a reminder of our own hope for resurrection.

It also teaches us that Mary is a powerful intercessor for us before God.

How is the Assumption celebrated?

The Assumption is celebrated with a Mass and other liturgical ceremonies.

Many Catholics also go on pilgrimages to Marian shrines on this day.

Additional Resources

• The Assumption of Mary by Catholic.com
• The Assumption of Mary by EWTN
• Munificentissimus Deus by Pope Pius XII