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Mary, Mother of God

We believe that Jesus was born of the Virgin Mary...

Proclaiming Hope • Generations of Faith

Mary as a Star of Hope

This sharing and craft activity provides a way for families to reflect on Mary's role in showing us the way to hope.

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Mary Crossword Puzzle • Generations of Faith

Complete this crossword puzzle to test your knowledge about Mary.

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Mary Meal Ritual • Generations of Faith

Do Whatever He Tells You

Use this activity for seven days to reflect on Mary's final words in the Bible: Do whatever He tells you.

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Mary: How to Pray the Rosary • Generations of Faith

A step-by-step guide to praying the rosary with your family.

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Mary • Generations of Faith

Scripture Reflections on the Magnificat

Seven scripture reflections based on the Magnificat.

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Mary Table Prayer • Generations of Faith

A table prayer based on "Hail, Mary."

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Mary, Mother of Jesus • Generations of Faith

In this session, participants will encounter Mary as the mother of Jesus, mother of God, and mother of the Church.

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Mary's Words • Generations of Faith

A fill-in-the-blank activity to explore Mary's central messages to us.

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Mother Mary: Cultural Traditions • Generations of Faith

Intergenerational Learning Session

This session seeks to enlighten participants about the strong cultural traditions and expressions of piety toward Mary. It explores the many ways in which Mary has inspired believers to greater faith, particularly in their times of need or distress.

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Our Lady of Perpetual Help Table Prayer • Generations of Faith

A table prayer centered on Mary, Our Lady of Perpetual Help.

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Prayers to Our Lady • Generations of Faith

Five prayers dedicated to Our Lady.

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Traditional Marian Prayers • Generations of Faith

A collection of traditional prayers dedicated to Mary.

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Witnesses of Mary • Generations of Faith

Use this quiz to test your knowledge about the various cultural manifestations of Mary, the Mother of God.

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Mary's Story: The First Advent • Generations of Faith

This story can be used as imaginative prayer or reflection on the life of Mary.

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Litany of Mary of Nazareth

This litany of Mary of Nazareth can be used in parish or home settings as an opening or closing prayer for a session on Mary. • By Mary Lou Kownacki

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Mother Mary: Cultural Traditions • Generations of Faith

This learning session focuses on some of the cultural expressions of Mary, the Mother of God.

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Feast of the Visitation • First Steps for Families

May 31

Help parents and children reflect on Mary's visit to her cousin Elizabeth after God sent the Angel Gabriel to ask Mary to be the mother of God's Son. Families will explore the meaning of Mary's visit and how her Magnificat can be an example of prayer in our own lives.

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Happy Birthday, Mary! • First Steps for Families

September 8

Help parents and children explore the birth of Mary, Mother of God, which is celebrated on September 8th.

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The Way to “Be”: Marian Faith Festival • Faith Festivals

This Faith Festival is designed to prepare households to faithfully pray with Mary, especially during the months of May and October. Participants will experience Mary as someone we pray with, someone we look up to as the Mother of God and one of the first disciples of Jesus. • By Mariette Martineau

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