| To Parents and Catechists: This prayer service calls the children to focus on Mary, the Mother of God, and our mother too. Explain that the prayer that ends each time with "pray for us" is a litany. A litany is a very old kind of prayer. |
We Honor Mary, the Mother of God
Listen to God's Word
The angel said to Mary, "The Lord is with you and has greatly blessed you! You will be the Mother of God's own son, Jesus."
Mary answered, I am the Lord's servant. Let it happen to me as you have said." From Luke 1:28-38
Pray with Mary
Mary praised God when she heard this Good News. This is what she said. Pray Mary's prayer with her:
My heart praises the Lord,
my soul is glad because of God,
for God remembers me!From now on all people will call me happy, because of the great things
God has done for me! From Luke 1:46-49
My Yes Prayer
Mary, you said yes to God. Help me to say yes to God, too.
Pray to Mary
Let us pray to Mary, the Mother of God, and our Mother, too.
Leader:
Holy Mary ...
Holy Mother of God ...
Mother of Jesus ...
Mary, full of grace ...
Mary, cause of our joy ...
Mary, comfort of the sick...
Mary, help of all people ...
Mary, Queen of Saints ...
Mary, Queen of Peace ...
My Prayer Goes On
Thank you, Mary, for being a loving mother to Jesus. You are my loving mother, too.
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