The Congregation of the Children of Mary

The Congregation of the Children of Mary was established in response to Our Lady's command given to St. Catherine Labouré in July of 1830. The Blessed Mother wanted a new confraternity established in the Church that would be linked with the gift of the Miraculous Medal. In 1931 the Children of Mary was recognized as a worldwide confraternity open to all Catholic parishes and institutions. Pope Pius IX entrusted the work of the Children of Mary to the intercession of St. Philomena, the young virgin-martyr. 

Today, the Congregation of the Children of Mary is part of the World-wide Family of St. Philomena. The sign of membership is the Miraculous Medal worn on a broad blue ribbon. The congregation is co-sponsored by the Archconfraternity of St. Philomena and the Universal Living Rosary Association of St. Philomena. The youth members share in all the graces and indulgences attached to these two organizations. 

Our Assumption Children of Mary chapter is open to all girls of the parish, ages 5-12 years old. 

Our Vision: To raise Saints who know, love and serve our Lord through His Blessed Mother. To reject what is evil and cling to what is good.

Our Mission: To foster an extraordinary devotion to the Mother of God among our young girls by promoting total consecration to Jesus through Mary. The goal of the Congregation of the Children of Mary is to help prepare a new generation of faithful disciples who will respond with undivided hearts to Our Lady's command: "Do whatever He tells you."

We have circle meetings on the first Saturday of the month (September-May) from 8:30-9:45am, then we celebrate First Saturday Mass together at 10am. In addition to our monthly meetings, we lead all the processions and May crowning event at the parish. If you would like more information about this group, and are interested in becoming a member, please email our Director of Religious Education.