Every year on March 21, people all around the world come together to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day by wearing brightly colored, mismatched socks. March 21 is symbolic because people with Down syndrome have 3 copies of their 21st chromosome.
Together we can create a single global voice advocating for the rights, inclusion, and well-being of people with Down Syndrome in our community and around the world. Socks were chosen because the shape of DS chromosomes actually looks like mismatched socks!
To celebrate this day ASA has gone all out with their crazy socks! A thankyou to all who wore them. The support ASA has for inclusion is amazing, and this is just the beginning!
Below is a prayer for those with Downs Syndrome:
St. Robert Bellarmine A patron Saint for individuals with Down Syndrome
The mission of the St. Robert Bellarmine Apostolate is to support and strengthen individuals with Down Syndrome, their families and their caregivers through prayer. We entrust the St. Robert Bellarmine Apostolate to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and to the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus!
The members of the Apostolate live out this mission by:
● Praying certain intercessory prayers to St. Robert Bellarmine to increase devotion to this Saint as a patron for individuals with Down Syndrome.
● Praying the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass for individuals with Down Syndrome, their families and caregivers on the Sunday before or after his feast day (September 17).
● Encouraging Catholic parents to join or to form a MOMs+DADs (Mother of Mercy spiritual Divine Advocate for Down Syndrome) prayer/support group at their local parishes
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