ANNOUNCEMENT
 

We are grateful to announce the “Chaplet of The Divine Mercy” by Filipino Children with English Subtitles program will air WEEKLY during 2022 on EWTN Asia/Pacific TV network.

Beginning January 8, 2022, and continuing every Saturday @ 3:00 PM, the program will air throughout the EWTN Asia-Pacific viewing area. 

We are grateful to God for His merciful blessings on this children's program, and pray many will be blessed as they answer Jesus’ request to pray the Chaplet.  

Thank you for your continued prayers.

Jesus, I trust in You.

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ENDORSEMENTS

Bishop of Pasig, Philippines: 

 + MOST REV. MYLO HUBERT C. VERGARA, D.D., SThD.

DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET IN MOTION

STEPS TO IMPLEMENT AT YOUR CHURCH OR SCHOOL

Hi. My name is Mary Ann Renna.

To teach children to pray, and especially to say or sing the Divine Mercy Chaplet, is one of the most important things we can do at this time. Remember that Jesus told St. Faustina on the 6th Day of the Divine Mercy Novena:

Today bring to me the meek and humble souls and the souls of little children, and immerse them in My mercy. These souls most closely resemble My Heart. They strengthened Me during My bitter agony. I saw them as earthly Angels, who would keep vigil at My altars. I pour out upon them whole torrents of grace. Only the humble soul is able to receive My grace. I favor humble souls with My confidence.  (Diary 1220)

I’m so glad you’re looking into the process of teaching the Divine Mercy Chaplet in Motion to a group of these earthly Angels, whether that is in your Church, school, your choir, or anywhere.  The Divine Mercy Chaplet in Motion is ideal for young children, preschool age to about fourth grade. It’s very easy to do and, hopefully, these steps will help you in your planning process.

Step 1 – PRAY

Ask the Holy Spirit to show you God’s Will, to lead you through the entire process, to open up the hearts of others to come forward to help you, and for everyone involved to be able to see the importance of teaching the Divine Mercy Chaplet to others, especially our children!

Step 2 – ASK PERMISSION

Ask permission of everyone who might be involved.  That may include your Pastor, your school principal, your choir director or group leader, catechists, parents, or anyone else you think of.

Step 3 – CHOOSE YOUR BEST LOCATION

The Church is ideal, especially if Jesus can be Adored in the Monstrance on the Altar while everyone is praying the Chaplet.  Even if Jesus is not exposed, it is so very powerful to be in the Church singing to Jesus in the Tabernacle.  If this is not possible, perhaps a large room at the church or school would work.

Step 4 – CHOOSE YOUR DAY AND TIME

Once you know where you will have the Chaplet in Motion, you may decide with all involved what would be the best day and time.  The entire Chaplet in Motion, including the Opening Prayers and optional “Jesus, I Trust in You” song at the end, would take about 45 minutes. Choose a day and a one hour time slot that is convenient for everyone.

Step 5 – DECIDE IF YOUR MUSIC WILL BE LIVE OR FROM THE RECORDING?

In other words, will the music for the Chaplet be played and sung with live musicians and singers, such as a choir or cantor to lead everyone, or will it be played from the CD or download of Kids Sing Divine Mercy by the Rennas?

The recording Kids Sing Divine Mercy Chaplet (Original Version) is below.

If you have a pianist or guitarist, there is a link for the Sheet Music for the Divine Mercy Chaplet below as well.

The Opening Prayers of the Chaplet, which are the Our Father, the Hail Mary, and the Apostles’ Creed, may be spoken or sung. 

If you decide that you would like them to be sung, the links for these recordings are below.

For musicians playing live, links for the lyric sheets with guitar chords are also below.

If you will be using the recording, make sure you have a sound person familiar with the sound system who will be able to play it for you in the Church or the room you’ll be using, so that it’s loud enough for everyone to hear it.

Step 6 – PRACTICE WITH THE CHILDREN

It’s important for the children to know how this incredible Chaplet of the Divine Mercy started. 

An easy way to introduce them to it is to show them the short animated video, often shown on EWTN, which will introduce them to St. Faustina and how she obtained the Chaplet from Jesus.  There’s a link below for the EWTN Divine Mercy video for children.

Introduce the children to the World Mission Rosary. (See link below.)

Then, you could show the children the Divine Mercy Chaplet in Motion Instruction video.  This is where they will hear the music and learn the motions step by step.  That link is below as well.

Parents and teachers may practice a few times with them before the actual day to help them to become familiar with it. Of course, live musicians and singers would need to practice more to be able to lead. The music is intentionally easy to play and learn.

On the actual day, if a few volunteers (either adults or children) wish to be in the front to help lead the Chaplet in Motion, it will be most helpful for the children to follow.

There’s a short clip below from Holy Trinity School in Pennsylvania showing how children were placed to lead the school in the Chaplet.  This footage is also shown in the EWTN Global Divine Mercy Chaplet which is often shown on EWTN as well.

STEP 7 – TEACH “JESUS, I TRUST IN YOU” SONG

Show the children the motion instructions to the closing song “Jesus, I Trust in You” by the Rennas.  The links for the instruction video and the actual recording are below.

To close with this song is completely optional, but it is a nice way to conclude the Divine Mercy Chaplet in Motion. It expresses our love and praise for Jesus very simply through this beautiful devotion.

There is also a link below for a sample Program with the words of all the prayers of the Divine Mercy Chaplet and “Jesus, I Trust in You” song that may be given to all the participants. You may use this Program as it is or as a guide for making your own.

There you have it!  Everything you need is here to create a beautiful and prayerful atmosphere for children to learn and sing the Divine Mercy Chaplet in Motion.  We pray that you will be greatly blessed for stepping out in faith and teaching others this most important and powerful prayer that Jesus Christ Himself taught us through our beloved St. Faustina! 

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email me or contact Pat Polachek at Foundation of Jesus The Divine Mercy. Our contact information is below.

The Foundation of Jesus The Divine Mercy has a wealth of information and resources for teaching and spreading this Devotion.

Also, have the children view groups from all over the world praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet in Motion, and you’ll be totally inspired!

May God continue to bless you and your ministry!

LINKS AND RESOURCES:

STEP 5:

Kids Sing Divine Mercy Chaplet (Original Version) by the Rennas

Kids Sing Divine Mercy Chaplet Sheet Music by the Rennas

Kids Sing Divine Mercy Chaplet Lead Sheet with Lyrics and Guitar Chords
 

Recordings of the Opening Prayers of the Chaplet:

Our Father from Kids Sing Divine Mercy by the Rennas

Hail Mary from Kids Sing Divine Mercy by the Rennas

Apostles’ Creed from Kids Sing Divine Mercy by the Rennas
 

Lead Sheets (Lyrics & Guitar Chords) of the Opening Prayers of the Chaplet:

Our Father from Kids Sing Divine Mercy by the Rennas

Hail Mary from Kids Sing Divine Mercy by the Rennas

Apostles’ Creed from Kids Sing Divine Mercy by the Rennas
 

STEP 6:

EWTN Divine Mercy Animated Video about St. Faustina

Introduce and explain to the children the World Mission Rosary.

Holy Trinity School in PA clip of children leading the Chaplet

Divine Mercy Chaplet in Motion Instruction Video with Mary Ann Renna

EWTN Global Divine Mercy Chaplet Version 1

EWTN Global Divine Mercy Chaplet Version 2

STEP 7:

“Jesus, I Trust In You” Motion Instruction video with Mary Ann

“Jesus, I Trust In You” recording by the Rennas

“Jesus, I Trust In You” Lead Sheet

NEW FACILITATOR GUIDE

Sample Program to be handed out to all participants

 

Contact Us:

Mary Ann Renna:

jrenna@msn.com or www.RennaMusic.com

Pat Polachek:

patpolachek@hotmail.com
724.747.7071

Foundation of Jesus The Divine Mercy website

Visit the Filipino page on our website.

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Article:  Chaplet of the Divine Mercy (in Tagalog) – Prayer Guide

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Translation of the Chaplet from English to Tagalog by: Vicky Salvador

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Dr. Keiku Taylan and Maria Edelynne Saludares from the PHILIPPINES accepted our mission to begin “The Divine Mercy Kids Prayer Group” on behalf of the parish of St. Joseph Church in Dingras, Ilocos Norte, PHILIPPINES. Through the collaboration of friends, Ethelyn David, Ginny Minutello, Nieves B. Chanthasoto, and YOUR SUPPORT, we are well on our way to spread ”Mercy On The Move” throughout the diocese and beyond.

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