ACTIVE MEMBERS
Interested in trying out active membership in the Legion of Mary? Your first step is to attend a weekly meeting of a parish group (Praesidium) as a welcome visitor.
The basic unit of the Legion is called a praesidium, which is normally based in a parish. To be an active legionary it is necessary to apply for membership in a praesidium. There is a 3 month tryout period. The Praesidium holds a weekly prayer and business meeting and assigns a weekly apostolic task to the members, who generally work in pairs. After 3 months, members are permitted to make the Legionary Promise to the Holy Spirit. Junior groups (ages 12 to 18) are also available in a few Parishes.
AUXILIARY MEMBERS
Realizing the necessity for a strong support of prayer, the Legion has Auxiliary (praying) members, who associate themselves with the Legion by undertaking a service of prayer in its name. They are the Legion’s praying army. Those who cannot become active members can become auxiliary members by undertaking this service of prayer. No meetings. Their only duty is to recite the Legion’s prayers daily. These prayers include the Rosary, the Magnificat and Closing Prayers for faith, all available on the Tessera (the Legion Prayer pamphlet). Inquire of any active Legion member.
To find your nearest Parish group, contact your nearest Legion of Mary Parish or Praesidium as listed on the following pages.
WORD – Philadelphia County Legion of Mary Parishes