SPM FOR CHILDREN
How do I join?
The Children’s Pilgrim MTA is intended for children and teenagers. They take on the role of missionaries of the Pilgrim MTA and place themselves as instruments of the Blessed Mother to evangelize other children and teenagers. They strive to draw others closer to the Mother of God and her Divine Son.
Children can participate in the Schoenstatt Pilgrim Mother Apostolate by forming groups under the supervision of an adult. This person could be a parent, coordinator, or teacher in a Catholic school. The following suggestions may help organize a missionary children’s group.
SUGGESTIONS TO ORGANIZE A
Missionary children’s group
Introduce the Children’s Pilgrim MTA
and explain the Blessed Mother’s title and mission
Present them the children’s book:
“Schoenstatt Pilgrim Mother for Children.”
Explain the material included in the book.
Invite them to consider forming a group with their siblings or friends
Emphasize that the decision to participate should be made with inner freedom, not because “someone wants me to do it.”
If a group is formed, show the children how to formulate the rotation sheet and explain how it works
This would be done with older children.
If the children are younger, the adult should take more responsibility for the rotation of the Pilgrim MTA.
If the group is formed in a school setting, the teacher(s) could decide how the Pilgrim MTA will rotate among the classrooms or with children taking the Pilgrim MTA home.
Provide the group members with prayers
for Children or the Children’s book
After the children have participated in the Schoenstatt Pilgrim Mother Apostolate for a specified time, they may be invited to seal their Covenant of Love
The adult leader should prepare them for this rite. There is a Children’s Covenant of Love Ceremony that can be used.
It is essential to conduct follow-up activities
with the children and to foster Schoenstatt spirituality
Testimony
The MTA Educate All Children
Sylvia Jimenez, Tx
She has two Pilgrim MTA for Children circulating at the school, where she works.
Modalities of the Pilgrim MTA
