Our Lady Queen of the Family Praesidium
A place to grow in faith, make friends and serve
with joy.
Something exciting has begun in our parish — and you are personally invited
to be part of it.
Earlier this May, we launched our very first Junior Legion of Mary group, and it
has already become a beautiful new space for young people to grow, pray, and
serve together. If you haven’t joined yet, we would love to welcome you into this
growing family.
What is the Junior Legion of Mary?
The Junior Legion of Mary is a group for young people who want to:
– grow in faith
– make real friendships
– discover how to serve others with joy
All of this happens under the gentle guidance of Mary, the Mother of Jesus. It’s
a place where you can be yourself, learn new things, and become part of
something meaningful.
Why Join?
Because the Legion is more than a group — it’s a family.
A family that:
prays together
supports one another
learns how to listen to God
discovers how to make a difference
grows in confidence and leadership
and has fun doing it
Every week, we meet for about an hour to pray, reflect, share ideas, and plan
small acts of kindness that bring hope to others. You’ll be surprised how even the
smallest things — a smile, a visit, a prayer — can change someone’s day.
What Will You Do?
Pray the Rosary in a simple, peaceful way
Learn about Mary and how she leads us to Jesus
Take part in small weekly acts of service
Build leadership skills
Make new friends
Grow in courage, kindness, and faith
Who Can Join?
Anyone under 18 who wants to:
grow closer to God
help others
be part of something beautiful
No experience needed — just an open heart.
Why You?
Because God has given you gifts — real gifts — that the world needs.
Because Mary is calling young hearts to shine.
Because your presence matters more than you know.
Come and See
You don’t have to commit to anything. Just come to a meeting, see what it is like,
and decide from there. No pressure — just an open door.
Next Meeting: Every Sunday
Time: 11.00a.m (After the 9.45am Mass)
Location: The Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Thackeray Lane, Nottingham.
We would be truly happy to welcome you.
Mary is gathering her young Legion — and your place is waiting.