Closing Words
Closing words to parents:
Option 1
_____ and _____, I say on behalf of all of us, go in peace and build a strong and beautiful family life. Your wishes are rooted in truth, for we have prayed with you and joined our hearts with yours. Your prayers are our prayers, that you might have a home that is full of love and righteousness for you and your child. May he grow up to reflect the best in both of you, and extend unto the world he touches, the love he receives from his mother and father. Do not fear for God will guide you always. Do not despair, for he is ever there. The spirit of God is with you always, to guide you both and bless your child.
Option 2
Congratulations ____ and ____ on the birth of your beautiful daughter.
May her life be filled with the good things of life, and in particular with the love and laughter of those who make up her world.
Option 3
I congratulate (Parents of the Baby) on the birth of their baby, and the God Parents on their willingness to share with them the care and concern for the welfare of (Baby).
May her life be filled with the good things of life, and in particular with the love and laughter of those who make up her world.
Closing words to child:
Option 1
_____The Lord bless you, and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you, and be gracious unto you; the Lord lift up his countenance on you and give you peace” Numbers 6:24
With abiding confidence and affection, we send you forth on your journey of life. May you be filled with thanks and wonder, humor and fun, hope and perseverance so that you may grow in wisdom and grace.
Option 2
And now (Child's name) may the grace of Christ attend you, the love of God surrounds you, and the Holy Spirit keep you. Amen.
Option 3
Dear____, with all our hopes and dreams for your future, we celebrate your being.
May you always feel the love that surrounds you.
May your days be filled with wonder and your nights be gentle.
May your years on this earth be blessed with strength, health and wisdom.
May the love you are be the power forever guiding your light on this earth.
Option 4
May all the blessing of our Lord touch your life today.
May He send His little angels to protect you on your way.
Such a miraculous gift, sent from above.
Someone so precious to cherish and love.
May sunshine and moonbeams dance over your head.
As you quietly slumber in your bed.
May good luck be with you wherever you go.
And your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow.
Option 5
With all our hopes and dreams for your future, we celebrate your being.
May you always feel the love that surrounds you.
May your days be filled with wonder and your nights be gentle.
May your years on this earth be blessed with strength, health and wisdom.
May the love you are be the power forever guiding your light on this earth.
Option 6
Dear Little One, we welcome you with love,
And ask for these Blessings to flow from Above,
As you go on your journey live life well every day,
Be mindful of these Blessings gently guiding your way.
Closing words to guests:
Option 1
May God’s blessings rest upon you, may his peace abide with you, and may his presence illuminate your hearts now and forever more. Go in peace. Amen
Option 2
Thank you all for being with us today to bless and welcome ___. Let the memory of this day fill us with love and family. Go in peace.
Option 3
Friends and family We thank you for your presence here today you are a gift in this families life, as (child’s name) is a gift. These are gifts for we are most thankful for. Go in peace.
Option 1
_____ and _____, I say on behalf of all of us, go in peace and build a strong and beautiful family life. Your wishes are rooted in truth, for we have prayed with you and joined our hearts with yours. Your prayers are our prayers, that you might have a home that is full of love and righteousness for you and your child. May he grow up to reflect the best in both of you, and extend unto the world he touches, the love he receives from his mother and father. Do not fear for God will guide you always. Do not despair, for he is ever there. The spirit of God is with you always, to guide you both and bless your child.
Option 2
Congratulations ____ and ____ on the birth of your beautiful daughter.
May her life be filled with the good things of life, and in particular with the love and laughter of those who make up her world.
Option 3
I congratulate (Parents of the Baby) on the birth of their baby, and the God Parents on their willingness to share with them the care and concern for the welfare of (Baby).
May her life be filled with the good things of life, and in particular with the love and laughter of those who make up her world.
Closing words to child:
Option 1
_____The Lord bless you, and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you, and be gracious unto you; the Lord lift up his countenance on you and give you peace” Numbers 6:24
With abiding confidence and affection, we send you forth on your journey of life. May you be filled with thanks and wonder, humor and fun, hope and perseverance so that you may grow in wisdom and grace.
Option 2
And now (Child's name) may the grace of Christ attend you, the love of God surrounds you, and the Holy Spirit keep you. Amen.
Option 3
Dear____, with all our hopes and dreams for your future, we celebrate your being.
May you always feel the love that surrounds you.
May your days be filled with wonder and your nights be gentle.
May your years on this earth be blessed with strength, health and wisdom.
May the love you are be the power forever guiding your light on this earth.
Option 4
May all the blessing of our Lord touch your life today.
May He send His little angels to protect you on your way.
Such a miraculous gift, sent from above.
Someone so precious to cherish and love.
May sunshine and moonbeams dance over your head.
As you quietly slumber in your bed.
May good luck be with you wherever you go.
And your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow.
Option 5
With all our hopes and dreams for your future, we celebrate your being.
May you always feel the love that surrounds you.
May your days be filled with wonder and your nights be gentle.
May your years on this earth be blessed with strength, health and wisdom.
May the love you are be the power forever guiding your light on this earth.
Option 6
Dear Little One, we welcome you with love,
And ask for these Blessings to flow from Above,
As you go on your journey live life well every day,
Be mindful of these Blessings gently guiding your way.
Closing words to guests:
Option 1
May God’s blessings rest upon you, may his peace abide with you, and may his presence illuminate your hearts now and forever more. Go in peace. Amen
Option 2
Thank you all for being with us today to bless and welcome ___. Let the memory of this day fill us with love and family. Go in peace.
Option 3
Friends and family We thank you for your presence here today you are a gift in this families life, as (child’s name) is a gift. These are gifts for we are most thankful for. Go in peace.
Close with a beautiful Rose Blessing at the end
Rose petals represent life's blessings of beauty, poetry and love. The parents sit with baby in lap, as each person showers the baby with blessings and rose petals you are left with petals scatter all around the ground and on baby, making for a beautiful ending and nice photo.
Officiant:
This child has been blessed, welcomed and dedicated to God.
His Godparents have been appointed.
As Officiant sprinkles rose petals on child she says:
(Child's name) may you be blessed beneath the wings of angles. Be blessed with love, be blessed with peace.
We now invite each of you to come up one by one. Please gather a few rose petals from the basket and gently sprinkle them upon the baby, along with your own personal blessings and good wishes for (child's name) for the many years to come.
Congratulations!
This child has been blessed, welcomed and dedicated to God.
His Godparents have been appointed.
As Officiant sprinkles rose petals on child she says:
(Child's name) may you be blessed beneath the wings of angles. Be blessed with love, be blessed with peace.
We now invite each of you to come up one by one. Please gather a few rose petals from the basket and gently sprinkle them upon the baby, along with your own personal blessings and good wishes for (child's name) for the many years to come.
Congratulations!
