We believe that Jesus was born of the Virgin Mary...
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.
This learning session focuses on some of the cultural expressions of Mary, the Mother of God.
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
This story can be used as imaginative prayer or reflection on the life of Mary.
Use this quiz to test your knowledge about the various cultural manifestations of Mary, the Mother of God.
A collection of traditional prayers dedicated to Mary.
Five prayers dedicated to Our Lady.
A table prayer centered on Mary, Our Lady of Perpetual Help.
This sharing and craft activity provides a way for families to reflect on Mary's role in showing us the way to hope.
A fill-in-the-blank activity to explore Mary's central messages to us.
In this session, participants will encounter Mary as the mother of Jesus, mother of God, and mother of the Church.
A table prayer based on "Hail, Mary."
Seven scripture reflections based on the Magnificat.
A step-by-step guide to praying the rosary with your family.
Use this activity for seven days to reflect on Mary's final words in the Bible: Do whatever He tells you.
Complete this crossword puzzle to test your knowledge about Mary.
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.
Help parents and children explore the birth of Mary, Mother of God, which is celebrated on September 8th.
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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