Pop-Up Catechesis: May Crowning at Home

Joe Paprocki Mary and the Saints

Pop-Up Catechesis with Joe Paprocki

In this episode of Pop-Up Catechesis, we take a look at how to do a simple May Crowning at home.

Here are some links to help you in planning your own May Crowning at home. Remember, keep it simple! Don’t think you must include every option.

Note: The song “Bring Flowers of the Rarest” is typically sung when the actual crowning of Mary takes place.

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Joe Paprocki, DMin, is National Consultant for Faith Formation at Loyola Press, where, in addition to his traveling/speaking responsibilities, he works on the development team for faith formation curriculum resources including Finding God: Our Response to God’s Gifts and God’s Gift: Reconciliation and Eucharist. Joe has more than 35 years of experience in ministry and has presented keynotes, presentations, and workshops in more than 100 dioceses in North America. Joe is a frequent presenter at national conferences including the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress, the Mid-Atlantic Congress, and the National Conference for Catechetical Leadership. He is the author of numerous books, including the best seller The Catechist’s Toolbox, A Church on the Move, Under the Influence of Jesus, and Called to Be Catholic—a bilingual, foundational supplemental program that helps young people know their faith and grow in their relationship with God. Joe is also the series editor for the Effective Catechetical Leader and blogs about his experiences in faith formation at www.catechistsjourney.com.

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