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How to Celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary as a Family – Oct 7

October 7 is a beautiful day in the Church calendar—the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. This feast reminds us of the power of prayer, the intercession of Mary, and the victories won through the rosary throughout history. For Catholic families, it’s the perfect opportunity to slow down, celebrate, and honor Our Lady in simple but meaningful ways.

Here’s a guide to help you plan a family-centered day with food, prayer, music, and fun activities that children can enjoy too.

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1. Start the Day with a Marian-Inspired Breakfast

Food is a great way to set the tone for a feast day! Since the rosary is made up of “beads,” a fun breakfast idea is Blueberry Rosary Muffins—blueberries represent Mary’s traditional color, and the round muffins are bead-like reminders of the rosary.

Recipe: Blueberry Muffins (from Sally’s Baking Addiction)

Blueberry Muffins Recipe

Make the muffins ahead or bake them fresh for a special feast day breakfast. Serve with coffee for mom and dad, and warm milk for the kids.

2. Fill Your Home with Song

Music has always been a beautiful way to enter into prayer. A wonderful Marian hymn for this day is “Hail, Holy Queen Enthroned Above.” You can find many versions on YouTube or Spotify—play it while the family enjoys breakfast or during craft time.

3. Children’s Craft: Make Your Own Rosary

One of the most meaningful crafts for this feast is letting kids create their own rosary. You can keep it simple with beads and string, or go with pipe cleaners and pony beads for little ones.

Supplies:

Instructions:

  1. Cut a long piece of string or use several pipe cleaners twisted together.
  2. Add 10 beads for a decade, then a different bead for the Our Father.
  3. Continue until you’ve completed 5 decades.
  4. Add a cross or a special bead at the end.

Let the kids know that every bead represents a prayer, and by creating their rosary, they’re making something they can actually use in prayer.

4. A Festive Lunch: “Rosary Bead Pasta Salad”

For lunch, keep it light and fun with a Pasta Salad made of Rotini or Orecchiette (little round “beads”).

Simple Recipe Idea:

The little round pasta pieces will remind the family of rosary beads—perfect for the feast.

5. Family Activity: Pray the Rosary Together

The most important activity of the day is simply praying the rosary as a family. Gather in the evening after dinner, light a candle near a statue or image of Mary, and pray one set of mysteries together.

For younger kids, don’t worry if attention spans are short—you can start with just one decade and build from there. What matters most is that they see prayer as central to your family life.

6. Dinner: A “Crown for Our Lady” Meal

End the day with a dinner that feels like a little celebration. Since the rosary is often depicted as a crown of roses offered to Mary, serve a “Crown Roast of Chicken” (easier than pork, and kid-friendly). Arrange roasted chicken drumsticks in a circle like a crown, with roasted vegetables in the center.

Recipe Inspiration:

  • Roast chicken drumsticks with olive oil, garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
  • Arrange them in a circle on the platter.
  • Fill the center with roasted potatoes, carrots, and Brussels sprouts.

Serve with bread and a simple salad.

7. Close the Day in Thanksgiving

After dinner and rosary, gather the kids and say a short prayer of thanksgiving to Mary for her intercession and to Jesus for the gift of His Mother.

Example:
“Mary, Our Lady of the Rosary, pray for us. May we love your Son more deeply and trust in Him always. Amen.”

Final Thoughts

The Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary doesn’t need to be complicated—what matters most is entering into prayer as a family. With a few small traditions—food, crafts, music, and rosary prayer—you can create memories that help your children fall in love with the beauty of their faith.

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