Extra Things to Know

You may still have questions about Socktober – that’s ok, you are not alone. We compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions. If you are still unsure about anything, please contact our team or your local Catholic Mission representative at any time.

When do I need to run Socktober in my school?

Socktober is designed to be a journey leading up to and throughout World Mission Month in October, but it can be run at any time of the year that suits your school community. We recommend starting in the first week of September and focusing on one Mission Pack per week until the end of October (excluding holidays).

What age group is Socktober most suited to?

The Socktober Challenge is suitable for stages 2 to 5 and can be adapted by teachers accordingly; our Mission Packs include Primary and Secondary resources. The Socktober Event Day suits all ages, but senior students (years 10‑12) could be asked to assist with leadership of the day and mentoring of younger students who are participating.

What about cybersecurity?

All online Socktober fundraising pages are hosted on a secure platform operated by a partner agency of Catholic Mission with privacy and cybersecurity top priorities. To ensure extra peace of mind when signing their children up, we recommend parents include only first name and last initial, choose a display name, and upload an avatar or non‑identifying picture for their child’s page.

How much effort is required?

The Socktober Mission Packs, additional liturgy and prayer resources, and online fundraising platform make it easy to run Socktober in your school. Following the steps outlined in this Welcome Guide and watching our video ‘Socktober 2022: Kick Goals for Good’ will help you plan a rewarding Socktober experience for your school community – and don’t forget, we’re always here to help!

Where does the funding go?

Socktober is a program exclusively run by Catholic Mission, and raises funds for programs benefiting children around the world. Each year, we choose a focus country to represent how the funds raised through Socktober will benefit children overseas. In addition to supporting this country, the funds raised may be distributed to our other partners in order of where the need is greatest. Our programs team diligently monitors and evaluates the projects we partner with in order to ensure the funds are used in a responsible and sustainable way. You can read more about our projects, as well as updates from the field, in the Our Work section of the Catholic Mission website.

Terms and Conditions

Full Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy can be found on the Socktober website at socktober.org.au.