About the Holy Child Mary Novena
The devotion to Holy Child Mary celebrates the early life of the Blessed Virgin Mary before the Annunciation. Although Sacred Scripture provides very little information about Mary’s childhood, the Church has long honored her birth and upbringing through Sacred Tradition and centuries of Christian devotion.
This devotion especially reflects on Mary’s unique vocation as the Immaculate Virgin chosen by God to become the Mother of His Son. From her earliest years, Mary is honored as a model of purity, humility, obedience, and holiness. The faithful look to the Holy Child Mary as an example of complete trust in God and ask her to guide them in living lives of virtue.
Devotion to Holy Child Mary became especially popular through religious communities dedicated to her and is closely associated with the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, celebrated each year on September 8. Today, Catholics throughout the world continue to pray to Holy Child Mary for spiritual growth, protection, and the grace to follow Jesus more faithfully.
Why Pray the Holy Child Mary Novena?
- To honor the childhood of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- To grow in purity, humility, and holiness
- To deepen your devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary
- To seek God’s grace through Mary’s intercession
- To pray for children and young people
- To ask for protection and guidance
- To entrust your personal intentions to God
What is the Holy Child Mary Novena?
The Holy Child Mary Novena is a nine-day Catholic prayer honoring the childhood of the Blessed Virgin Mary and asking for her loving intercession.
Who is Holy Child Mary?
Holy Child Mary refers to the Blessed Virgin Mary during her childhood. The devotion reflects on her unique role in God’s plan of salvation and her virtues of purity, humility, and obedience.
Is devotion to Holy Child Mary biblical?
While the Bible does not describe Mary’s childhood in detail, the devotion is rooted in Sacred Tradition and the Church’s longstanding veneration of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It complements, rather than replaces, the biblical account of Mary’s life.
When should I pray the Holy Child Mary Novena?
You may pray the novena at any time during the year. Many Catholics begin it on August 30 so that it concludes on the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary on September 8.
What can I pray for in the Holy Child Mary Novena?
You may pray for purity of heart, stronger faith, protection, family needs, children, spiritual growth, guidance, or any personal intention.
Is the Holy Child Mary Novena approved by the Catholic Church?
Devotion to the childhood of the Blessed Virgin Mary has been practiced for centuries and is consistent with Catholic teaching on Marian devotion. Many editions of prayers to Holy Child Mary have received ecclesiastical approval (imprimatur), indicating that they are free from doctrinal error.
Can I pray this novena for someone else?
Yes. You may offer the Holy Child Mary Novena for your family, children, friends, or anyone in need of the Blessed Virgin Mary’s loving intercession.
| Novena Begins: | August 31 |
| Feast Day: | September 8 |
Day 1 – Novena to Maria Bambina
Let us begin. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Holy Child Mary, daughter of the royal house of David, Queen of the Angels, and Mother of Grace, I greet you with love and devotion. From the first moment of your Immaculate Conception, God prepared you to become the Mother of His Son. Obtain for me the grace to love and serve the Lord faithfully all the days of my life, and deepen my devotion to you, my loving Mother.
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
O blessed Child Mary, born pure and immaculate, you are a masterpiece of God’s wisdom and love. Help me to preserve purity of heart, to resist temptation, and to live a life pleasing to God.
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
O holy Child Mary, living garden of grace, teach me to reject the vanities of this world and to cultivate the virtues of your divine Son. Fill my heart with humility, charity, and unwavering faith.
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
O Mystical Rose and Lily of Paradise, inspire me to embrace a humble and faithful life. May my heart always remain open to the inspirations of the Holy Spirit and to the loving will of God.
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
O holy Child Mary, dawn of our salvation and gate of Heaven, you are my hope and refuge. Stretch out your loving hand to guide and protect me throughout my life, so that I may faithfully serve God until my final breath and rejoice with you forever in Heaven.
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
Closing Prayer
Blessed Child Mary, chosen by God to become the Mother of our Savior and our loving Mother, mercifully hear my prayer.
I confidently place before you my special intention.
(Mention your request here…)
By the graces God bestowed upon you from the first moment of your Immaculate Conception, intercede for me before your Son, Jesus Christ. Obtain for me the strength to persevere in faith, hope, and love, and grant that, according to God’s holy will, my petition may be heard.
May I always praise the goodness of God and the love of your Immaculate Heart.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Pray one Our Father…
Pray one Hail Mary…
Pray one Glory Be…
Day 2 – Novena to Maria Bambina
Let us begin. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Holy Child Mary, daughter of the royal house of David, Queen of the Angels, and Mother of Grace, I greet you with love and devotion. From the first moment of your Immaculate Conception, God prepared you to become the Mother of His Son. Obtain for me the grace to love and serve the Lord faithfully all the days of my life, and deepen my devotion to you, my loving Mother.
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
O blessed Child Mary, born pure and immaculate, you are a masterpiece of God’s wisdom and love. Help me to preserve purity of heart, to resist temptation, and to live a life pleasing to God.
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
O holy Child Mary, living garden of grace, teach me to reject the vanities of this world and to cultivate the virtues of your divine Son. Fill my heart with humility, charity, and unwavering faith.
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
O Mystical Rose and Lily of Paradise, inspire me to embrace a humble and faithful life. May my heart always remain open to the inspirations of the Holy Spirit and to the loving will of God.
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
O holy Child Mary, dawn of our salvation and gate of Heaven, you are my hope and refuge. Stretch out your loving hand to guide and protect me throughout my life, so that I may faithfully serve God until my final breath and rejoice with you forever in Heaven.
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
Closing Prayer
Blessed Child Mary, chosen by God to become the Mother of our Savior and our loving Mother, mercifully hear my prayer.
I confidently place before you my special intention.
(Mention your request here…)
By the graces God bestowed upon you from the first moment of your Immaculate Conception, intercede for me before your Son, Jesus Christ. Obtain for me the strength to persevere in faith, hope, and love, and grant that, according to God’s holy will, my petition may be heard.
May I always praise the goodness of God and the love of your Immaculate Heart.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Pray one Our Father…
Pray one Hail Mary…
Pray one Glory Be…
Day 3 – Novena to Maria Bambina
Let us begin. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Holy Child Mary, daughter of the royal house of David, Queen of the Angels, and Mother of Grace, I greet you with love and devotion. From the first moment of your Immaculate Conception, God prepared you to become the Mother of His Son. Obtain for me the grace to love and serve the Lord faithfully all the days of my life, and deepen my devotion to you, my loving Mother.
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
O blessed Child Mary, born pure and immaculate, you are a masterpiece of God’s wisdom and love. Help me to preserve purity of heart, to resist temptation, and to live a life pleasing to God.
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
O holy Child Mary, living garden of grace, teach me to reject the vanities of this world and to cultivate the virtues of your divine Son. Fill my heart with humility, charity, and unwavering faith.
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
O Mystical Rose and Lily of Paradise, inspire me to embrace a humble and faithful life. May my heart always remain open to the inspirations of the Holy Spirit and to the loving will of God.
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
O holy Child Mary, dawn of our salvation and gate of Heaven, you are my hope and refuge. Stretch out your loving hand to guide and protect me throughout my life, so that I may faithfully serve God until my final breath and rejoice with you forever in Heaven.
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
Closing Prayer
Blessed Child Mary, chosen by God to become the Mother of our Savior and our loving Mother, mercifully hear my prayer.
I confidently place before you my special intention.
(Mention your request here…)
By the graces God bestowed upon you from the first moment of your Immaculate Conception, intercede for me before your Son, Jesus Christ. Obtain for me the strength to persevere in faith, hope, and love, and grant that, according to God’s holy will, my petition may be heard.
May I always praise the goodness of God and the love of your Immaculate Heart.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Pray one Our Father…
Pray one Hail Mary…
Pray one Glory Be…
Day 4 – Novena to Maria Bambina
Let us begin. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Holy Child Mary, daughter of the royal house of David, Queen of the Angels, and Mother of Grace, I greet you with love and devotion. From the first moment of your Immaculate Conception, God prepared you to become the Mother of His Son. Obtain for me the grace to love and serve the Lord faithfully all the days of my life, and deepen my devotion to you, my loving Mother.
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
O blessed Child Mary, born pure and immaculate, you are a masterpiece of God’s wisdom and love. Help me to preserve purity of heart, to resist temptation, and to live a life pleasing to God.
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
O holy Child Mary, living garden of grace, teach me to reject the vanities of this world and to cultivate the virtues of your divine Son. Fill my heart with humility, charity, and unwavering faith.
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
O Mystical Rose and Lily of Paradise, inspire me to embrace a humble and faithful life. May my heart always remain open to the inspirations of the Holy Spirit and to the loving will of God.
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
O holy Child Mary, dawn of our salvation and gate of Heaven, you are my hope and refuge. Stretch out your loving hand to guide and protect me throughout my life, so that I may faithfully serve God until my final breath and rejoice with you forever in Heaven.
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
Closing Prayer
Blessed Child Mary, chosen by God to become the Mother of our Savior and our loving Mother, mercifully hear my prayer.
I confidently place before you my special intention.
(Mention your request here…)
By the graces God bestowed upon you from the first moment of your Immaculate Conception, intercede for me before your Son, Jesus Christ. Obtain for me the strength to persevere in faith, hope, and love, and grant that, according to God’s holy will, my petition may be heard.
May I always praise the goodness of God and the love of your Immaculate Heart.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Pray one Our Father…
Pray one Hail Mary…
Pray one Glory Be…
Day 5 – Novena to Maria Bambina
Let us begin. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Holy Child Mary, daughter of the royal house of David, Queen of the Angels, and Mother of Grace, I greet you with love and devotion. From the first moment of your Immaculate Conception, God prepared you to become the Mother of His Son. Obtain for me the grace to love and serve the Lord faithfully all the days of my life, and deepen my devotion to you, my loving Mother.
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
O blessed Child Mary, born pure and immaculate, you are a masterpiece of God’s wisdom and love. Help me to preserve purity of heart, to resist temptation, and to live a life pleasing to God.
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
O holy Child Mary, living garden of grace, teach me to reject the vanities of this world and to cultivate the virtues of your divine Son. Fill my heart with humility, charity, and unwavering faith.
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
O Mystical Rose and Lily of Paradise, inspire me to embrace a humble and faithful life. May my heart always remain open to the inspirations of the Holy Spirit and to the loving will of God.
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
O holy Child Mary, dawn of our salvation and gate of Heaven, you are my hope and refuge. Stretch out your loving hand to guide and protect me throughout my life, so that I may faithfully serve God until my final breath and rejoice with you forever in Heaven.
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
Closing Prayer
Blessed Child Mary, chosen by God to become the Mother of our Savior and our loving Mother, mercifully hear my prayer.
I confidently place before you my special intention.
(Mention your request here…)
By the graces God bestowed upon you from the first moment of your Immaculate Conception, intercede for me before your Son, Jesus Christ. Obtain for me the strength to persevere in faith, hope, and love, and grant that, according to God’s holy will, my petition may be heard.
May I always praise the goodness of God and the love of your Immaculate Heart.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Pray one Our Father…
Pray one Hail Mary…
Pray one Glory Be…
Day 6 – Novena to Maria Bambina
Let us begin. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Holy Child Mary, daughter of the royal house of David, Queen of the Angels, and Mother of Grace, I greet you with love and devotion. From the first moment of your Immaculate Conception, God prepared you to become the Mother of His Son. Obtain for me the grace to love and serve the Lord faithfully all the days of my life, and deepen my devotion to you, my loving Mother.
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
O blessed Child Mary, born pure and immaculate, you are a masterpiece of God’s wisdom and love. Help me to preserve purity of heart, to resist temptation, and to live a life pleasing to God.
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
O holy Child Mary, living garden of grace, teach me to reject the vanities of this world and to cultivate the virtues of your divine Son. Fill my heart with humility, charity, and unwavering faith.
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
O Mystical Rose and Lily of Paradise, inspire me to embrace a humble and faithful life. May my heart always remain open to the inspirations of the Holy Spirit and to the loving will of God.
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
O holy Child Mary, dawn of our salvation and gate of Heaven, you are my hope and refuge. Stretch out your loving hand to guide and protect me throughout my life, so that I may faithfully serve God until my final breath and rejoice with you forever in Heaven.
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
Closing Prayer
Blessed Child Mary, chosen by God to become the Mother of our Savior and our loving Mother, mercifully hear my prayer.
I confidently place before you my special intention.
(Mention your request here…)
By the graces God bestowed upon you from the first moment of your Immaculate Conception, intercede for me before your Son, Jesus Christ. Obtain for me the strength to persevere in faith, hope, and love, and grant that, according to God’s holy will, my petition may be heard.
May I always praise the goodness of God and the love of your Immaculate Heart.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Pray one Our Father…
Pray one Hail Mary…
Pray one Glory Be…
Day 7 – Novena to Maria Bambina
Let us begin. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Holy Child Mary, daughter of the royal house of David, Queen of the Angels, and Mother of Grace, I greet you with love and devotion. From the first moment of your Immaculate Conception, God prepared you to become the Mother of His Son. Obtain for me the grace to love and serve the Lord faithfully all the days of my life, and deepen my devotion to you, my loving Mother.
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
O blessed Child Mary, born pure and immaculate, you are a masterpiece of God’s wisdom and love. Help me to preserve purity of heart, to resist temptation, and to live a life pleasing to God.
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
O holy Child Mary, living garden of grace, teach me to reject the vanities of this world and to cultivate the virtues of your divine Son. Fill my heart with humility, charity, and unwavering faith.
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
O Mystical Rose and Lily of Paradise, inspire me to embrace a humble and faithful life. May my heart always remain open to the inspirations of the Holy Spirit and to the loving will of God.
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
O holy Child Mary, dawn of our salvation and gate of Heaven, you are my hope and refuge. Stretch out your loving hand to guide and protect me throughout my life, so that I may faithfully serve God until my final breath and rejoice with you forever in Heaven.
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
Closing Prayer
Blessed Child Mary, chosen by God to become the Mother of our Savior and our loving Mother, mercifully hear my prayer.
I confidently place before you my special intention.
(Mention your request here…)
By the graces God bestowed upon you from the first moment of your Immaculate Conception, intercede for me before your Son, Jesus Christ. Obtain for me the strength to persevere in faith, hope, and love, and grant that, according to God’s holy will, my petition may be heard.
May I always praise the goodness of God and the love of your Immaculate Heart.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Pray one Our Father…
Pray one Hail Mary…
Pray one Glory Be…
Day 8 – Novena to Maria Bambina
Let us begin. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Holy Child Mary, daughter of the royal house of David, Queen of the Angels, and Mother of Grace, I greet you with love and devotion. From the first moment of your Immaculate Conception, God prepared you to become the Mother of His Son. Obtain for me the grace to love and serve the Lord faithfully all the days of my life, and deepen my devotion to you, my loving Mother.
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
O blessed Child Mary, born pure and immaculate, you are a masterpiece of God’s wisdom and love. Help me to preserve purity of heart, to resist temptation, and to live a life pleasing to God.
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
O holy Child Mary, living garden of grace, teach me to reject the vanities of this world and to cultivate the virtues of your divine Son. Fill my heart with humility, charity, and unwavering faith.
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
O Mystical Rose and Lily of Paradise, inspire me to embrace a humble and faithful life. May my heart always remain open to the inspirations of the Holy Spirit and to the loving will of God.
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
O holy Child Mary, dawn of our salvation and gate of Heaven, you are my hope and refuge. Stretch out your loving hand to guide and protect me throughout my life, so that I may faithfully serve God until my final breath and rejoice with you forever in Heaven.
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
Closing Prayer
Blessed Child Mary, chosen by God to become the Mother of our Savior and our loving Mother, mercifully hear my prayer.
I confidently place before you my special intention.
(Mention your request here…)
By the graces God bestowed upon you from the first moment of your Immaculate Conception, intercede for me before your Son, Jesus Christ. Obtain for me the strength to persevere in faith, hope, and love, and grant that, according to God’s holy will, my petition may be heard.
May I always praise the goodness of God and the love of your Immaculate Heart.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Pray one Our Father…
Pray one Hail Mary…
Pray one Glory Be…
Day 9 – Novena to Maria Bambina
Let us begin. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Holy Child Mary, daughter of the royal house of David, Queen of the Angels, and Mother of Grace, I greet you with love and devotion. From the first moment of your Immaculate Conception, God prepared you to become the Mother of His Son. Obtain for me the grace to love and serve the Lord faithfully all the days of my life, and deepen my devotion to you, my loving Mother.
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
O blessed Child Mary, born pure and immaculate, you are a masterpiece of God’s wisdom and love. Help me to preserve purity of heart, to resist temptation, and to live a life pleasing to God.
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
O holy Child Mary, living garden of grace, teach me to reject the vanities of this world and to cultivate the virtues of your divine Son. Fill my heart with humility, charity, and unwavering faith.
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
O Mystical Rose and Lily of Paradise, inspire me to embrace a humble and faithful life. May my heart always remain open to the inspirations of the Holy Spirit and to the loving will of God.
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
O holy Child Mary, dawn of our salvation and gate of Heaven, you are my hope and refuge. Stretch out your loving hand to guide and protect me throughout my life, so that I may faithfully serve God until my final breath and rejoice with you forever in Heaven.
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
Closing Prayer
Blessed Child Mary, chosen by God to become the Mother of our Savior and our loving Mother, mercifully hear my prayer.
I confidently place before you my special intention.
(Mention your request here…)
By the graces God bestowed upon you from the first moment of your Immaculate Conception, intercede for me before your Son, Jesus Christ. Obtain for me the strength to persevere in faith, hope, and love, and grant that, according to God’s holy will, my petition may be heard.
May I always praise the goodness of God and the love of your Immaculate Heart.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Pray one Our Father…
Pray one Hail Mary…
Pray one Glory Be…
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