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Last Updated on July 22, 2026: This May Crowning craft has been updated with new information.
May is dedicated to venerating our Blessed Mother Mary. Today on the blog, I have the perfect May Crowning craft for kids to participate in honoring our lovely Mother Mary.
May is a truly special month in the Catholic Church, traditionally dedicated to recognizing Mary, the Mother of God.
Among the most cherished devotions during this time is the May Crowning-a sweet tradition where we place a crown of flowers on a statue or image of the Blessed Virgin.
Whether you are a parent looking for a meaningful Sunday afternoon activity, a Sunday school teacher prepping your classroom, or a homeschooling mom building out your May feast day calendar, this interactive, hands-on craft is the perfect way to teach kids about Mary’s role as Queen of Heaven.
To make things effortless for you, we’ve created a free printable May crowning activity! Below you can claim your May Crowning craft freebie and giving your children spiritually enriched fun!
What is May Crowning?
Why We Celebrate the May Crowning
Before diving into the crayons and glue sticks, it’s wonderful to take a moment to explain the reason why we crown Mary in May.
In Christian tradition, May represents new life, spring blooms, and beauty. Crowning Mary with flowers honors her as the Queen of Heaven and Earth, a title given to her because she is the mother of Jesus, the King of Kings.
She is also our mother, the mother of all Christians. We see this in the eyes of scripture when our good Lord was on the cross. With Mary and John standing there, Jesus says to his mother, “Woman, behold your son!” and he says to the disciple, “Behold, your mother!”. From that moment, the disciple took her into his own home. John 19:26-27
In the same way, as disciples and followers of Jesus we spiritually take Mary into our home. Mary’s role in the church is inseparable from her union with Christ and flows directly from it.
While May Crowning can take place anytime in May, it is commonly held on or near Mother’s Day. The ceremony has been held in countless parishes, schools and homes throughout the world.
During this special celebration, individuals or parish communities place a woven crown of blossoms or a floral wreath upon a statue or image of Mary. She is the model of obedience and holiness and her “yes” to God.
Accompanied by Marian hymns, prayers, and processions, this sweet custom symbolizes love, reverence, and gratitude for Our Lady’s role in faith while welcoming the beauty of spring.
Why You’ll Love this Easy May Crowning Craft
Many people honor Mary this month of May with extra rosaries and prayers. However, little ones can’t always sit through extra devotions.
To help your children foster a love for Mother Mary, you can start with this simple craft activity!
For young children, concrete actions help make abstract theological concepts real. When a child colors flowers, carefully cuts them out, and places it on Mary’s head, they aren’t just doing art-they are offering a physical gift of love to their spiritual mother. It teaches them reverence, gentleness, and joy in their faith.
Kids and coloring enthusiasts of all ages will absolutely enjoy making this May Crowning craft.
What’s Included in the Free Printable
This printable was designed with simplicity and creativity in mind. It gives children total freedom to a design a unique floral crown for Blessed Mother Mary.
Your free printable Includes 2 coloring sheets:
Mary template page: A beautiful image of Mother Mary ready for your kids to color. The bottom reads “O, Mary, we crown thee with blossoms today”.
Flower Assortment page with Instructions: This sheet contains a mix of florals the children can color, cut, and glue to their Mary template page.
After the kids finish crowning her head with flowers, they can showcase their Mother Mary Crowning artwork in their favorite spot in the home so she can be cherished throughout the month of May.
What You Need to Make This May Crowning Craft
You likely already have everything you need in your craft closet!
Mary May Crowning printable template (grab it at the bottom of this post)
glue (school glue or stick glue)
Easy May Crowning Craft Instructions
- Download your Catholic May Crowning printable template.
- Once downloaded you can print it out (cardstock paper is recommended).
- Have your students or child color the Blessed Virgin Mary printable template. Try to encourage her traditional colors such as her known blue mantle worn over a white or blue tunic (blue symbolizes her role as Queen of Heaven, while the white represents her purity.)
- Next, they will color the flowers on the included attached digital file.
- They will then use scissors to cut the flowers out.
- Lastly, now that the flowers are cut out, they can arrange them and adorn them around her head. Let your kids glue them down however they would choose.
May Crowning Prayers
Ways to Deepen the Experience
Make this May Crowning craft more than just a 20-minute art project by pairing it with these simple faith-building activities and invocations.
Recite May Crowning Prayers & Sing Hymns:
Play gentle Marian hymns-like “O Sanctissima” or “Bring Flowers of the Rarest”-in the background while the kids color or pause to pray together.
Reciting a classic prayer like the Hail Mary, the Memorare, or a simple May Crowning prayer helps children connect their hands-on art directly to their devotion to our Lady. Here is one you could use:
“O Queen of Heaven and Mother of God, we place this floral crown upon your head as a sign of our love, gratitude, and devotion. As we adorn your image today, help us to follow your example of faith, love, and humility. Protect our hearts and our families, and keep us always close to your son, Jesus. Amen.”
Pray a Decade of the Rosary:
While your children color and glue, pray a decade of the rosary together (specifically focusing on the Glorious Mysteries-the Coronation of Mary).
You could play an audio version so you all can listen together. You can find many recitations on YouTube.
Set up a Mini Shrine:
Once the artwork is dry, hang it in a prominent spot in your home, such as your family prayer corner or on the refrigerator.
Every time your children walk by the may crowning craft they completed or get into the fridge, remind them to tell Mary they love her or ask her a request.
My children taped their artwork on their bedroom wall, and it was a beautiful reminder to pray before they went to bed and bring their mind to heavenly things.
Read a Story About Mary:
Pair this activity with a Marian children’s book to help bring her story to life while their hands are busy crafting.
Final Thoughts on this May Crowning Craft
This printable May Crowning craft is perfect for Christian educators such as parents, Sunday school teachers looking for meaningful, hands-on activities to reinforce Catholic truths.
Give your precious kids an invaluable craft experience that deepens their faith.
It truly makes our day to see your kids having fun and learning about the faith! Our kids have so much fun making them as well!
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