The Blessings of the Mother and Father

God the Father, through his Son, the Virgin Mary’s child, 

has brought joy to all Christian mothers, 

as they see the hope of eternal life shine on their children. 

May he bless the mother of this child. 

She now thanks God for the gift of her child. 

May she be one with him (her) 

in thanking him for ever in heaven, 

in Christ Jesus our Lord.

All: Amen.

The celebrant concludes with these words while the parents hold the child: