The Feast of Our Lady of Loreto honors the Holy House where Mary lived—and where the Annunciation took place. Tradition says the Holy House was miraculously carried by angels from Nazareth to Loreto, reminding us that home is holy ground.
Here are simple and beautiful ways to celebrate the day.
Make Our Loreto House Craft
Use our printable Loreto House Activity to help children learn about Mary’s home. As they assemble it, remind them that God truly dwells with us—even in our ordinary homes.
Bake or Enjoy Angel Food Cake
A sweet nod to the tradition of angels carrying the Holy House! Serve a simple slice with berries or whipped cream.
Build Gingerbread Houses or Graham Cracker Homes
Let kids create their own “Holy Houses.” Talk about how every family is called to make their home a place where Christ is welcome.
Make a Mini Pilgrimage to Your Local Parish
The Feast of Our Lady of Loreto invites us to remember the Holy House—the home where Mary lived, prayed, and received the Annunciation. A simple way to honor this is to take a “mini pilgrimage” to your parish. Just as pilgrims travel to Loreto to venerate Mary’s home, your family can visit your church as a sacred place where God dwells with His people. Light a candle and pray for your own home, asking Our Lady of Loreto to watch over your family, protect your household, and help you make your home a place where Christ is welcomed and loved.
Donate to a Charity or the Homeless
Honor Mary’s humble home by supporting families in need—a food pantry, a shelter, or your parish outreach.
