Saints Anne and Joachim Novena for Parents and Grandparents
The Saints Anne and Joachim Novena honors the parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the grandparents of Jesus Christ. This 9-day Catholic devotion is a powerful prayer for parents, grandparents, couples hoping for children, and families seeking unity and grace.
Saints Anne and Joachim are patrons of Christian family life and are celebrated for their faithful love, patience, and trust in God’s plan. Their feast day is on July 26th, and the novena is traditionally prayed from July 17th to July 25th.
Why Pray the Saints Anne and Joachim Novena?
Catholics turn to this novena to:
✅ Honor the grandparents of Jesus
✅ Ask for intercession in family struggles
✅ Seek help with parenting and marriage
✅ Pray for children, especially couples experiencing infertility
✅ Deepen their devotion to the Holy Family
This novena is especially meaningful for grandparents and anyone who wishes to grow in faith and family love.
Novena to Saints Anne and Joachim
You can begin this novena on July 17th to end on July 25th, the eve of their feast day. However, it can also be prayed at any time of the year.
Daily Opening Prayer:
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Dear Saints Anne and Joachim, holy parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and grandparents of Jesus, we come to you with grateful hearts. Through your intercession, we ask for strength, patience, and love in our families.
Pray for us and with us, that our homes may be filled with peace and holiness.
(Mention your personal intentions here.)
Conclude each day with:
- One Our Father
- One Hail Mary
- One Glory Be
Optional Daily Prayer (to vary across the 9 days):
You may personalize your novena with the following intentions:
- Day 1: For grandparents
- Day 2: For parents
- Day 3: For married couples
- Day 4: For those longing for children
- Day 5: For family unity
- Day 6: For healing in broken homes
- Day 7: For patience and trust in God’s plan
- Day 8: For a deeper love of Mary and Jesus
- Day 9: In thanksgiving for God’s blessings in our family
Who Were Saints Anne and Joachim?
Saints Anne and Joachim were the parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the grandparents of Jesus. According to tradition, they were a devout Jewish couple who longed for a child and remained faithful to God despite years of infertility. Their trust was rewarded with the birth of Mary, who would become the Mother of God.
Though not mentioned by name in the Bible, their story comes from ancient Christian writings and has been honored by the Church since the early centuries.
They are the patron saints of grandparents, married couples, and those hoping to conceive children.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Saints Anne and Joachim Novena prayed?
It is traditionally prayed from July 17 to July 25, leading up to their feast on July 26.
What are they patrons of?
They are patrons of grandparents, parents, married couples, and the childless.
Is this novena approved by the Church?
Yes. Saints Anne and Joachim have been honored in the Catholic Church for centuries. Pope Gregory XIII added their feast to the Roman calendar in 1584.
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Learn More
Read more about Saints Anne and Joachim in the Catholic Encyclopedia or find reflections on their feast day at FranciscanMedia.org.