MISSION HELPERSof theSACRED HEART - Sisters of a Pontifical Congregation - Founded for the purpose of helping Bishops and Pastors to extend the faith

Sep 21, 2026

MISSION HELPERS OF THE SACRED HEART presents a Catholic congregation’s mission focused on helping bishops and pastors deepen spiritual life and extend the faith through teaching Christian doctrine. The text explains outreach to Catholic children, Catholic adults needing spiritual support, and non-Catholics in inquiry and conversion classes, alongside training lay catechists and visiting public institutions. It clarifies the meaning of “missionary sister” and describes daily devotional life, retreats, and petitions guided by papal encouragement and Lourdes’ encyclical language.

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MISSION HELPERSof theSACRED HEART

Teaching Christian Doctrine

Missionary Sisters and Their Vocation

At the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes

Our Lady and Converts - Sister M. JUDE, M.H.S.H.

Introducing Mary to Catechumens

MISSION HELPERS REVIEW ARYGROVE COLLEGE LIBRA8FALL,1958 DETROIT,MICHIGAN LEASE DO NOT REMOV2 85.-8100 oude Beleny.-llanricn 6oe # MISSION HELPERSof theSACRED HEART SISTERS of a Pontifical Congregation FOUNDED for the purpose of HELPING Bishops and Pastors to extend the faith and to deepen the spiritual life of the flocks under their care,through TEACHING CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE ●to Catholic children of public grade and high school; ●to Catholic adults who are spiritually in need: ●to non-Catholics in classes for Inquirers and Converts: TRAINING AND SUPERVISING LAY CATECHISTS;and establishing the other activities of the CONFRATERNITY OF CHRISTIAN DocTRINE; TAKING THE PARISH CENSUS; VISITING PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS. The question is often asked,"Are you teaching Sisters?”The answer is “No,"if by thattcrm is meant Sisters who conduct parochial schools.It is "Yes,"if the question means,"Doyou teach?”Thc Mission Helpers of the Sacred Heart are Sisters whose lives are given toteaching the Truths of the Faith to all outside the Catholic school systen.non-Catholicsincluded.To do this,they“Go”as our Divine Lord commanded,and in doing so,theychange the title“teaching Sisters”which is descriptive of the activities in which theyengagc,to“missionary Sister”which tells of their vocation and of the methods they use tofulfill it.Their name,Mission Helper,is an epitome of both.Their dedication,"of theSacred Heart"tells of thc consecration of the Congregation to the glory of the Sacred Heart,and of the motive that inspires its members. AT THE GROTTO of Our Ladyof Lourdes in a sheltered wood-land nook,in the calm and peace ofour Motherhouse grounds,one maysee frequently cach day groups likethe one pictured above.As we prom-ised,you,our good Friends and Co-Missioners,have a place in thedevotional exercises of these Sisters. Many of the Sisters are home fromtheir missions for retreat and summercourses.Though released from theirregular mission activities for a fewweeks,their prayer for souls the worldover continues.With Our Holy Fatherthese zealous missioners petition ourHeavenly Mother— “May she cast her glance upon thevast continents and their limitlesshuman areas where Christ is unfortu-nately so little known,so little loved;and may she obtain for the Churchfreedom and the joy of being able to enlennial Feb.11,1958 Feb.11,1959 respond everywhere,always youthful,holy,and apostolic,to the longing ofmen.”(Encyclical,Le Pelerinage de Lourdes) We are confident that you will wishto join in spirit the Sisters as theymake daily pilgrimages and offer theirprayers for souls.Your prayers,yoursacrifices,your sufferings are lovinglywelcomed by the Mother of God,whileOur Holy Father encourages you— "Go to her and receive peace of heart,strength for your daily duties,joy forthe sacrifice you offer.” "The Immaculate Virgin,who knowsthe secret ways by which grace operatesin souls and the silent work of thissupernatural leaven in this world,knows also the great price which Godattaches to your sufferings united tothose of the Savior.They can greatlycontribute,We have no doubt,to thisChristian renewal of society which Weimplore of God through the powerfulintercession of His Mother.” (Encyclical,Le Pelerinage de Lourdes) OUR LADY AND CONVERTS SISTER M.JUDE,M.H.S.H. 66S IT POSSIBLE to become a chological and pedagogical reasons, l Catholic and never pray to little by little.If we began with a com- Mary?” plete lesson on Christ's Mother,theywould certainly not be ready for it,and they might be frightened away bysomething so contrary to their previ-ous training.Moreover,we want OurLady to grow into their minds andhearts and lives,and growth is alwaysa slow,gradual process. A surprising number of prospectiveconverts ask this question before orduring their initial lesson,or whenthey first consider changing their re-ligion.With a moment's reflection itis easy to see why they raise such aquestion.Those who d

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Mission Helpers of the Sacred Heart?

They are a congregation founded to help bishops and pastors extend the faith and deepen the spiritual life of the people under their care.

Who do the Mission Helpers teach and assist?

They teach Christian doctrine to Catholic children and adults, and also teach non-Catholics in classes for inquirers and converts.

Why do the text emphasize “missionary sister” instead of “teaching sister”?

“Teaching Sisters” describes school-based activities, while “missionary Sister” reflects their broader vocation and the methods used to fulfill it.

Sep 21, 2026

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