Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary # 3 (for Children)

Dear Mary, my holy mother,
I love you so much
and I give you my heart.
Help me to love God.
Help me to love my neighbor
as a child of God.
Help me to love myself
as a child of God.

Amen

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The legacy of Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary # 3 (for Children)

The Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary #3 is a specially adapted version of the prayer designed for children. It is written in language that is easy for children to understand and includes specific references to their own needs and concerns.

This child-friendly version of the prayer encourages children to offer themselves to Mary’s Immaculate Heart and to seek her help and protection in their daily lives. It also includes a specific request for her intercession in their studies and friendships, and for her guidance in making good choices.

The prayer was developed as part of the “Totus Tuus” program, which was created by Pope John Paul II to promote Marian devotion among young people. The program has been highly successful in helping children and young people to deepen their understanding of Mary and to deepen their own spiritual lives.

Today, the Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary #3 is still widely used in Catholic schools and religious education programs. It is seen as a powerful way to introduce children to the beauty and richness of Marian devotion, and to help them to develop a deeper relationship with Mary as their spiritual mother.