Dedication of Children to Mary

Holy Mother Mary, by virtue of your divine motherhood you have become mother of us all.  I place the children which God has given me under your loving protection   Be a protecting mother of my children; guard their bodies and keep them in health and strength.  Guard their minds and keep their thoughts ever holy in the sight of their creator and God.  Guard their hearts and keep them pure and strong and happy in the love of God.  Guard their souls always and preserve in them faithfully the glorious image of God which they received in holy baptism.  Mother, protect them always and keep them under your care.  Supply in your wisdom for my poor human deficiencies and protect them from all evil.  Amen.