Faith In The Home: May Crowning

In this Faith in the Home article, Dr Antonia Braithwaite encourages parishes to celebrate a May Crowning this May as a simple and meaningful way to honour the Blessed Virgin Mary and strengthen community faith and devotion.

Does your parish hold a May Crowning? If not, perhaps you could speak to your parish priest and arrange one this May.

The month of May is specially dedicated to honouring our Blessed Mother, the Virgin Mary. The beautiful tradition of the May Crowning is a simple yet meaningful way to show love and devotion to Mary within your parish community.

A May Crowning typically involves placing a crown of flowers on a statue of Mary, recognising her as Queen of Heaven and Mother of all.

To begin, speak with your parish priest about planning a May Crowning. Choose a date during May, perhaps after a Sunday Mass, when many families are present. After Mass, you could hold a small procession to the parish’s statue of Our Lady, perhaps with children leading the way, each carrying a flower.

One child may be chosen to place a flower crown on Mary’s statue, making the moment especially memorable (perhaps ask florists in the parish if they can make this for the event).

Incorporating prayer is essential; consider singing a Marian hymn together or praying a Hail Mary or a decade of the Rosary. These simple elements help deepen the spiritual meaning of the celebration.

A May Crowning does not need to be elaborate. What matters most is the spirit of devotion and community it fosters. By participating in this tradition, families not only honour Mary but also pass on a rich and beautiful aspect of the Catholic faith to the next generation.

This May, consider helping your parish celebrate a May Crowning and experience the joy of honouring our Blessed Mother together.

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