The Cadets of Mary is an association of young catholic boys and girls who strive to imitate Mary in her Humility, obedience,  Purity and Charity and are part of the The Association of the Children of Mary spread throughout the world

MOTTO:

To serve and not to be served.

ORIGIN OF THE CADETS OF MARY

On the 18th July 1830, Our Lady appeared to Saint Catherine Laboure and gave her a message. Catherine passed on the message to a priest, Abbe Alade. Catherine explained to the priest that Our Lady wished him to begin an Association in honor of Our Lady. The Association was established in June 1847. Pope Pius IX blessed it and gave it official approval. Today the Marian Association is spread throughout the world.
The Cadets of Mary are part of that Association, which was founded at the request of Our Lady herself.
When Our Lady appeared a second time to Catherine, she saw what looked like rays of light streaming from Our Lady's hands. Our Lady told Catherine that the rays represented the graces she was longing to obtain for all who ask for them. Cadets should ask for all the graces they need to be true Cadets of Mary Immaculate.

MISSION

• To honor Mary
• To know and imitate Mary in her purity, humility, charity and obedience by trying to lead others to know and love Mary.
• To become holy and pleasing to Mary and
• To bring others to Jesus through Mary.

STAGES

• Junior Cadets,
• Senior Cadets, 
• Aspirants and,
• Consecrated Child of Mary.

The guiding principles are found in the Cadet of Mary Handbook with an outline of instructions on the conditions for reception at each stage.
Junior Cadets receive the Cadet badge at their ceremony of Reception.
Senior Cadets receive a Miraculous Medal suspended from a green and white ribbon
Aspirants are given the Miraculous Medal suspended from a green ribbon.

The Miraculous Medal shows Our Lady with rays of light streaming from her outstretched hands. The medal was shown by Our Lady to St. Catherine.
The Miraculous Medal
 

MEMBERSHIP

Membership of the Cadets of Mary Immaculate is open to all young Catholic boys and girls.
Termination of Membership is by death. In this case his/her group - should have Holy Mass offered for the happy repose of the soul of the deceased Cadet.

THE CADET LOGO

BLUE: Our Lady's Color. 
STAR: Mary, our Guiding Star. 
CROSS AND M: Jesus and Mary never separated.

MEETINGS

Meetings are held weekly organized by the Officers of the Association. The agenda is given in the handbook.

OFFICERS OF THE ASSOCIATION

• President
• Vice President 
• Secretary
• Vice Secretary
• Spiritual Director

THE TEN LAWS OF OUR LADY'S CADETS

1. At all times and all places, and in all circumstances the Cadet conducts himself/herself as a true Catholic boy/ girl.
2. The Cadet spends each day in union with Our Blessed Lady his/her Mother and Queen.
3. The Cadet is generous in his/her service. When duty calls, he/ she obeys.
4. The Cadet puts others first; self-last.
5. The Cadet is helpful everywhere but especially at home.
6. The Cadet is always kind and courteous.
7. The Cadet obeys cheerfully.
8. The Cadet is sincere in his/her work and in his/her friendship.
9. The Cadet is pure in thought and action.
10. The Cadet is an Apostle. He/she causes Jesus and Mary to be known and loved.

ACTIVITIES 

• visiting the sick, the poor, the old and the handicapped and praying with them.
• gifting  the afflicted as a sign of love.
• clean the church.
• Parish Assistance in Altar Decorations, Sunday Choir, Youth Wardens, Ushers /Usherettes
• As true disciples, they ensure the parish has a better understanding of the love for one another as followers of Mary Immaculate.

THE CADET PRAYER

O Mary, my Mother and Model, I place all my desires in your outstretched hands, that you may receive and give them to your Son, Jesus. He will refuse you nothing. Help me to know and to do His will every moment of my life. You who watched over and cared for the Holy Child, will do the same for me, since my greatest longing is to be consecrated to you as a child of Mary Immaculate. O Mary most pure, let nothing come between you and me. In all your actions, you sought the glory of God, so let it be with me, and with your powerful protection, I shall not fear my own weakness. Let me show by my daily conduct that I am trying to put the Cadet's Motto into practice: "To Jesus through Mary". Amen.

THE CADET HYMN

Cadets of Mary, Oh that name dear
Mother we are proud to bear.
We love you and we trust in you.
Watch o'er us, is our daily prayer.
With hand in yours we'll mount
towards our Consecration unto thee.
Oh, loving Mother of our God.
Thus, shall we ever faithful be.
Thus, shall we ever faithful be.
Chorus:
What matters if steep is the way Cadets
Know that Mary is near.
'Tis she is the cause of our joy
And leads us onwards without fear.

Cadets of Mary Lead Coordinators at ST. Nicholas Parish

Anita Sendze 713-829-9575

Kilian Nji 281-300-7843