b'M y daughter won the school Religion Bee a few years ago. She memorized about 300 facts that covered items such as feast days, the names of specifi c liturgical vestments, and the structure of the hierarchy. She studied hard and obviously did well. As the winner, she had the honor of crowning Mary during the May Crowning. She was also asked to write and share a refl ection about her devotion to Mary. This was a challenge for her. In her preparations for the Religion Bee, she had memorized the Holy Days that honor Mary, the images of Mary such as Queen of Heaven, and the mysteries of the Rosary pertaining to the life of Mary. However, nothing in her preparations for the Religion Bee had done anything to foster a connection or devotion to Mary. Through the Religion Bee, my daughter had engaged in a signifi cant experience of catechesis, but it was catechesis without evangelization. Facts and information are important, but true evangelization engages both hearts and minds. During the month of May, Mary, the mother of Jesus, occupies a special place in the life of the Church. To foster a deeper devotion to Mary in children, consider incorporating multiple approaches to help them make connections between the facts and their own lives. 24 Inspire!Spring 2020'