Blessing of a Child in the Womb

From People of Life

The "Rite for the Blessing of a Child in the Womb" was crafted to support parents awaiting the birth of their child, to encourage parish prayers for -- and recognition of -- the precious gift of the child in the womb, and to foster respect for human life within society. It may be offered within the context of the Mass as well as outside of Mass.

Related Resources:

• Rite of Blessing for a Child in the Womb / Rito de benedición de una criatura en el vientre materno

• Order your 43-page bilingual booklet through USCCB Publishing (Item #7-316).   

• Learn about and order "The Gift of Joy," a booklet on "The Blessing of the Child in the Womb," co-authored by Archbishop Kurtz, Archbishop of Louisville (now the current president of the USCCB) and Msgr. J. Brian Bransfield, Associate General Secretary of the USCCB.

Quote Corner 

"God, author of all life, bless, we pray, this unborn child; give constant protection and grant a healthy birth that is the sign of our rebirth one day into the eternal rejoicing of heaven. ..."

~ excerpt from the Prayer of Blessing in the Blessing of a Child in the Womb