When is Too Early to Introduce the Rosary?

Recently Liam, age 2, attended a Children's Rosary meeting at the Church of St. Thomas the Apostle in West Hartford, Connecticut. He is shown above in the blue shirt. It was his first time attending and he came to kneel on the pillows with the other children as the rosary began. His mom accompanied him. He beautifully placed a rose at the foot of a statue of Our Blessed Mother at the end of one of the decades. The children around him were praying and taking turns leading. 

Two weeks later I saw both Liam, his mother and younger brother at an event at the Domestic Monastery. She shared with me that since the Children's Rosary Liam has not stopped carrying around his rosary. She showed me some pictures to show how the rosary was moving through his fingers as he rode in a train ride at a local fair.

Then at snack time he could not hold both his cookies and his rosary so the rosary was placed on top of the container of cookies.

Walking with mom he had one hand held by is mom and his other tightly clasped his rosary. 

Even during time in the stroller the rosary was brought for outings.

At the end of the Children's Rosary meeting each child was invited to take a rose home that had been given to Our Blessed Mother. Liam placed his rose by a statue of Our Blessed Mother in the entry way of his home. This is where the rosary is placed when not with Liam. 

I marveled at this story and his mother, Mary, also was thrilled to see this transformation and love of the rosary at just 2 years old. As the rosary beads are a sacramental even the act of carrying a rosary brings blessings so it is indeed a wonderful development. The formation of faith and devotion is something that is hard to predict but early exposure to prayer indeed brings a harvest of blessings. When is too early to introduce the rosary...the answer is it is never too early. Thank you Liam for giving witness to this!

New Children's Rosary Groups Form in Kenya

 Fr. Wachira was recently assigned to a new parish and he requested the help of Fr. Cleophus in training animators for new Children's Rosary groups in the parish where he was assigned in Kenya. Fr Cleophus was able to visit St. John Kajiado Parish, Ngong Diocese and help initiate 6 new Children's Rosary groups. The training sessions were held between August 10-15, 2026. Here are some of the pictures from his visit.

These are the 6 groups that were established and when they will be meeting:

1.St. Marys Terosei Training date 10/8 Meeting time every Saturday 8:am 

2. St. Peters Soit Naibor Training date 11/8 Meeting time Saturday 2:00pm 

3. St Joseph the Worker Sajironi Training date 12/8 Meeting time: Sunday after Mass 

4. Good Shephered Enkorika. Training date 13/8 Meeting time Sunday 3:00pm 

5. St. Johns Kajiado Main Parish Centre Training date 14/8 Meeting time Saturday 8am and 2pm 

6. St. Anthony of Padua Inyornyor Training date 15/08 Meeting time Sunday after Mass

Children's Rosary Presentation in Johannesburg, South Africa August 22, 2026

We are excited to share that a Children's Rosary presentation was given on August 22, 2026 to 689 catechists and 12 religious in attendance at an Archdiocesan meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa. Thank you to Gail Walters for her coordination of the Children's Rosary participation in the day. This included all aspects including the presentation and assembly of over 700 gift bags which included a Children's Rosary book, prayer card and handmade rosary.

Thank you to the full South Africa team who helped to make this day a success. Manushri and Claudette were integral to the slide preparation. Greggs was part of the Children's Rosary team that answered questions about the Children's Rosary, distributed materials and gathered critical contact information from those with interest in bringing the Children's Rosary to their parishes. 

Gail shared that many in attendance could not stop expressing their appreciation and interest. We ask for prayers that the seeds that were sown that day will bear great fruit. 

Mass Offered for All the Members of the Children's Rosary on August 25, 2026

A Mass was offered on August 25, 2026 for all the members of the Children's Rosary and all who help the Children's Rosary. We continue to have a Mass said for this intention on the twenty-fifth of each month. The Eucharist is such a powerful gift from Our Lord that when we wanted to extend thanksgiving to all of you, we knew of no better way to express gratitude. May Our Lord's love be poured down on all of you through the powerful sacrifice of the Holy Mass. 

The picture included in this post was taken of the Children's Rosary at the Cathedral Parish in Shendam, Nigeria. Fr. Paul Miapkwap shared that the Children's Rosary at the Cathedral is growing.

Reunião Informativa sobre o Rosário das Crianças para Falantes de Português

 

Neste domingo, teremos nossa próxima reunião informativa sobre o Rosário das Crianças em português. O horário da reunião será às 20h, horário local de Portugal, Inglaterra e Irlanda. Serão 15h, horário local, em Nova Jersey às 16h horário local de São Paulo, às 20h em Luanda, e às 21h em Maputo. Todos são bem-vindos; por favor, convide quem voces acham que teria interesse e considere compartilhar isto com essas pessoas.

Assunto: Encontro do Rosário das Crianças para Falantes de Português
A Hora: 16 de agosto 2026 08:00 PM Portugal
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Meeting of the Children's Rosary in Lebanon on August 14, 2026

On the eve of the Solemnity of the Assumption, the Children's Rosary at St. Elias Church in Baabda, Lebanon, met for their monthly Children's Rosary. 

The children took turns placing roses at the foot of a statue of Our Lady at the end of each decade.

At the conclusion of the Rosary, there was time for fellowship with cookies and ice cream. Thank you to Marie-Ange for coordinating the Children's Rosary at the Parish, and also thank you to Fr. Youssef who attended the Children's Rosary and prayed with the children. 

Southern Cross Magazine of South Africa Features Children's Rosary

 

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