Closing Prayers
Option 1
Heavenly Father We pray that _____ may learn to live a life of love.
May integrity and honesty be his/her virtue.
May he/she develop a strong self-esteem
May he/she always be merciful and act justly in all he/she does
May he/she show proper respect to everyone
May he/she always be strong and courageous in his/her action
We pray that you create in him/her a pure heart and let that purity be shown in his/her actions
We pray that faith will find root and grow in _____ heart, and your spirit will dwell in
him/her always. Amen
Heavenly Father We pray that _____ may learn to live a life of love.
May integrity and honesty be his/her virtue.
May he/she develop a strong self-esteem
May he/she always be merciful and act justly in all he/she does
May he/she show proper respect to everyone
May he/she always be strong and courageous in his/her action
We pray that you create in him/her a pure heart and let that purity be shown in his/her actions
We pray that faith will find root and grow in _____ heart, and your spirit will dwell in
him/her always. Amen
Option 2
Let us pray:
We thank you God, for the gift of this wonderful child.
We pray for the continued health of ___.
We pray for her to be strong in mind and body.
To grow steadily and sturdily in a home filled with joy and love.
We pray for her to become a person who greets the world with passion, courage, humility, wisdom and humor
We pray for the ability of ____ and ___to love, nurture, understand, provide for, and educate ____.
We pray for God to watch over us, our family, and our community. Amen
Option 3
God of love, bless (Child’s name) Surround her and her home with an ever-growing love. May she always be aware of your presence and your care in her life.
Let us pray:
We thank you God, for the gift of this wonderful child.
We pray for the continued health of ___.
We pray for her to be strong in mind and body.
To grow steadily and sturdily in a home filled with joy and love.
We pray for her to become a person who greets the world with passion, courage, humility, wisdom and humor
We pray for the ability of ____ and ___to love, nurture, understand, provide for, and educate ____.
We pray for God to watch over us, our family, and our community. Amen
Option 3
God of love, bless (Child’s name) Surround her and her home with an ever-growing love. May she always be aware of your presence and your care in her life.
Option 4
Blessed be this child of God, whose very beginning is our own and in whom we see infinite potential.
Blessed be this child of love, who reflects the love of God. May he feel a spirit of kinship with all creation.
Blessed be this child of wisdom, whose ever-expanding mind will touch the fount of knowledge. May he learn to listen to the words and feelings of others, and to the voice of God in prayer, so that he will gain understanding.
Blessed be this child of eternity. May his path lead him to the highest pinnacles of life, love, joy and wisdom. May his life be long upon this earth. Amen.
Blessed be this child of God, whose very beginning is our own and in whom we see infinite potential.
Blessed be this child of love, who reflects the love of God. May he feel a spirit of kinship with all creation.
Blessed be this child of wisdom, whose ever-expanding mind will touch the fount of knowledge. May he learn to listen to the words and feelings of others, and to the voice of God in prayer, so that he will gain understanding.
Blessed be this child of eternity. May his path lead him to the highest pinnacles of life, love, joy and wisdom. May his life be long upon this earth. Amen.
