Our Lady of Mount Carmel is a beloved title of Mary, honoring her as the spiritual mother and protector who gives us the gift of the Brown Scapular—a powerful sign of her love and intercession. Her feast day on July 16 is a wonderful chance to teach children about Mary’s care for us and the importance of prayer and devotion.
Here are some simple, meaningful, and hands-on ways to celebrate at home!
Make a Brown Scapular Craft
Our printable scapular craft and coloring page let kids create their own brown scapular as they learn about this special devotion. The craft is easy to assemble and can be used to decorate a prayer space or worn as a reminder of Mary’s protection.
Use this time to explain the story of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and the promises associated with the Brown Scapular.
Enjoy Scapular-Themed Treats
Bring the feast day to your table with some fun and tasty scapular-inspired snacks! Here are a few ideas:
- Scapular Brownies: Cut brownies into rectangles, dust with powdered sugar or decorate with Marian symbols using icing.
- Brown Scapular Sundaes: Build ice cream sundaes topped with chocolate bars and roll out tootsie rolls shaped into scapulars, then drizzle with caramel sauce.
- Caramel Apples: Apples dipped in caramel make a fun play on words to remember Our Lady of Mt. Carmel while enjoying a sweet treat.
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Pop-Tart Scapulars: Decorate Pop-Tarts with icing and edible markers to look like little scapulars.
Get Enrolled in the Brown Scapular
If your family hasn’t been enrolled yet, the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is a perfect time to talk to your parish priest about the Brown Scapular enrollment. This beautiful sacramental reminds us to live faithfully and stay close to Mary’s loving care.
