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How to Celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary (October 7)
Celebrating Our Lady of the Rosary with Kids
The month of October is dedicated to the Holy Rosary. The feast of Our Lady of the Rosary on October 7 is a special day to honor Mary and reflect on the power of the rosary. The rosary is a beautiful prayer that helps us meditate on the life of Christ through Mary. This feast is perfect for kids, offering simple, hands-on activities and opportunities to deepen their understanding of this sacred devotion. Here are some ideas to celebrate this special day with your little ones!
1. Coloring and Rosary Mystery Guides
Start your celebration by engaging children with creative activities. Use our Our Lady of the Rosary coloring page as a fun way for kids to get familiar with the day’s significance. While you’re at it, create your own Rosary Mystery Guides with the kids! These printable guides help them understand the different mysteries of the rosary—the Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious, and Luminous mysteries. This craft activity will not only be educational but also provide them with a resource they can use while praying.
2. Snack Time: Make a Food Rosary
What better way to celebrate than with a snack that teaches the rosary?
- M&M Rosary: You can make an edible rosary using M&Ms! Use different colors of M&Ms for the “Hail Mary” beads, “Our Father” beads, and the cross at the end. Arrange them in the shape of a rosary, and let the kids enjoy this fun and tasty way to reinforce the layout and prayers of the rosary.
- Blueberries and Grapes Rosary: For a healthier option, use blueberries or grapes for the Hail Mary beads and a different fruit, like strawberries or pieces of pineapple, for the Our Father beads. Arrange them into a rosary shape on a platter for a fun, edible rosary.
- Donut Rosary: Use mini donuts or donut holes to represent the Hail Mary beads and larger donuts for the Our Father beads. Arrange them in a rosary shape, and let the kids snack on the donuts as they pray!
3. Rosary Bead Craft
For an additional activity, you can guide children in making their own rosary using string and beads. If you don’t have beads, you could use buttons, macaroni, or even paper circles! This craft helps kids understand the structure of the rosary and gives them something tangible to use during prayer.
4. Make a Paper Boat Craft
The Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary is closely tied to the Battle of Lepanto, where Catholic forces were victorious in 1571 after praying the rosary. Since the Battle of Lepanto was a naval battle, help the children make paper boats. You can tell the story of how the Christian fleet prayed to Our Lady for victory. After the boats are made, the children can float them in a water basin, imagining the ships from the battle and how the power of prayer brought victory.
5. Pray the Rosary (or a Decade!)
Take time to pray the rosary together today. If praying the full rosary seems too long or daunting with younger children, consider praying just a single decade. Even little ones can participate by holding their rosary or beads, listening, and repeating the prayers.
Celebrating the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary with kids can be simple yet meaningful. By combining prayer with creative activities and kid-friendly snacks, you can create lasting memories that teach them about the power of the rosary and the love of Our Lady. Whether it’s coloring, crafting, or sharing in prayer, there’s something special in each of these moments to draw your family closer to Mary and Jesus.