b'In\x1f\x1er\x1d\x1er\x1c\x1be Ma\x1a\x19a\x18 Pr\x1c\x17e\x1a Il\x16\x15s\x14\x13a\x14\x12 Ma\x1a\x17s Ro\x16\x12 Spend time praying the Hail Mary. ManyAny consideration of Marian prayer teachers and catechists successfullyshould be placed in context, especially invite children to take apart the Lordsfor younger children. Though Mary Prayer and refl ect on the meaninghas a special place of honor, Catholic of each phrase, making connectionsTradition does not equate Mary with to their own lives. Using the sameGod. Rather, she is the mother of God approach with the Hail Mary overand, as such, leads us closer to Jesus. a period of time can be a powerfulAs we pray to Mary, we recognize tool for refl ection and personalher special relationship with Jesus prayer. Refl ection can take the formand ask her to intercede for us.of creating illustrations, rewriting inSpend time exploring the idea of modern language, or even developingintercession with your group. Ask the skits. Prayerfully considering the Hailchildren to refl ect on times that people Mary can help children to develop ahave helped them communicate with special place in their heart for Mary.another person, be it a friend or a Introduce other Marian prayers, suchrelative. Focus on the intercession of as Hail, Holy Queen or the Memorare,Mary by leading the group through an to your group. Invite the children toexploration of the Wedding at Cana pray aloud with you, or read the prayer(John 2:112). Point out how Mary in phrases, leaving time between eachfacilitated the miracle by coming to for silent refl ection. Incorporate theseJesus with the problem and then telling prayers frequently until the childrenthe servers to listen to Jesus. Because of become familiar with them.Marys intercession, Jesus turned water into wine. Help the children appreciate that Mary can intercede for us too. Subscribe today!smp.org/inspire 27'