May Crowning

One of the traditions at Holy Family School is May Crowning, which is a celebration of Mary and Mother's Day. It is the Third Grade's Mass. The Third Graders wear their First Communion clothes and conduct the ceremony.

It begins outside, at the Mary statue. The priest and third graders lead the prayers, and Mary is crowned with flowers. Also, each grade brings a basket of flowers up to the statue, which is placed at her feet.


After crowning Mary, the school processes around the church saying the Rosary, then enters the church through the front doors. 8th grade first, and on down to Kindergarten. Last are the third graders and the priest and altar servers.

Inside the church, the school celebrates Mass. The third graders do the readings and, after the homily, conduct a tribute to their mothers: a few of the third graders are chosen to each read something he or she wrote about their mother.

After Mass, the Third Graders have a retreat. After enjoying refreshments, they and their parents reflect on the significance of the day.