The object of the Legion of Mary is the glory of God;

• through the holiness of its members
• developed by prayer and active co-operation,
• under ecclesiastical guidance,
• in Mary’s
• and the Church’s work of crushing the head of the serpent,
• and advancing the reign of Christ.

Some questions to ask your Praesidium:

Is the glory of God a real “ever present aim” for all our members?

• Are we one fire or has routine fallen upon us?
• Do we often reflect that Jesus said; “I choose you, you did not choose me”?
• Do we remember one of the 6 precepts of the Catholic Church is to be Apostolic?

Advancing the holiness of our members.

• Does our Presidium have a real concern and friendship for each other?
• Do we all go to Confession once a month as a Legion group?Do we hold regular Praesidium days in our Parish?
• Di we ask for special Masses for our Praesidium?
• Do we have religious talks or Praesidium study days for our members?
• Do we go on retreat at least once a year with our Presidium members?
• (Not just Motuti retreat)

Working with our Parish Priest

• Do we inform our Parish Priest with summary of our work each week?
• Do we invite the Priest to our prayer days or to give a talk to our Praesidium occasionally?
• Do we ask the Priest to offer Mass for the Legions intentions each week?
• Do we make sure the Parish Priest is invited to the Acies, Legion functions, and Legion Masses.

In Mary

• Do we really have a loving relationship with Mary outside our Legion work?
• Do we promote Mary under the title of our Presidium?
• Do we have a shrine of Mary in our Church, do we take her flowers and make sure the shrine is clean and neat at all times?

In our 2 hours apostolic work each week

• Do we actively and sincerely do our work realising it is important?
• Do we prepare with prayer before we go to do our work?
• Do we have a Praesidium Plan
  • Monthly plan for visitation, apostolic works?
  • Yearly plan for Parish visitations?
  • Do we keep a detailed list of the people we have met?
  • Do we revisit people whom we have met?

Is Christ more present in our parish because of our Legion Presence?

Is the Legion of Mary known in our Parish?

• Do we have a Legion presence in the Parish Council?
• Do you have a poster with contact names in the Church?
• Do you have Legion information at the back of the Church?
• Do we advertise once a month in the parish newsletter?

Do we try to gain younger members who are apostolic (active members)?

Do we try to gain older members who are good prayers (auxiliaries)?