Hail Mary

Prayer Celebration Directions

GATHERING SONG
GATHERING PRAYER
Leader		Today we honor Mary, the mother of Jesus.
All		In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
PRAYER (based on Luke 1:26-42) (Children should have a copy of the "Hail Mary" prayer sheet. Have them follow along or listen and repeat each phrase after you.)
Leader		Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
All		Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Leader		Blessed are thou among women
All		Blessed are thou among women
Leader		and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus
All		and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus
Leader		Holy Mary, Mother of God,
All		Holy Mary, Mother of God,
Leader		pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.
All		pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.
Leader		Amen.
All		Amen.
CLOSING PRAYER
Leader		Mary, we have prayed your special prayer together. We ask your Son, Jesus, that we always remain close to you.
All		Amen.
CLOSING SONG