10/05/2026
October is the Month of the Holy Rosary, a beautiful invitation for our families to grow closer to Jesus through the loving intercession of His mother, our Blessed Mother Mary. 💙📿
For our littlest Mustangs, ages 0–5, praying the Rosary does not need to mean sitting quietly through five full decades. At this age, we are simply planting seeds of faith — helping our children become familiar with Mary, the name of Jesus, the Sign of the Cross, and the beautiful rhythm of Catholic prayer.
At home, families can begin in simple ways:
- Let your child hold a Rosary and explore the beads while you pray.
- Pray just one Hail Mary together at bedtime or before leaving for school.
- Choose one decade to pray as a family.
- Keep a Rosary near your child’s bed, prayer space, or favorite holy image.
- Look at pictures of Mary and Jesus and remind your child that Mary always leads us closer to her Son.
- Invite your little one to name someone they would like to pray for before beginning.
Even our babies can be present while we pray. They may not understand the words yet, but they are learning that prayer is part of the rhythm of family life. They hear our voices, see us make the Sign of the Cross, and experience the peace of being surrounded by faith.
The Rosary is not simply a prayer we say — it is a way of walking through the life of Jesus with Mary. Through the Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful, and Glorious Mysteries, our children slowly begin to learn the story of our salvation and the incredible love God has for them.
This month, may we ask our Blessed Mother to watch over our Little Mustangs, their families, and our entire school community.
Mary, Mother of God, pray for us.
Our Lady of the Rosary, pray for us.
Jesus, we trust in You. 🙏🏼💙📿
“Little kids can do hard things” — and even the smallest hearts can learn to love Jesus through Mary.
Mrs. Naya
ELC Director
