Blessing Of Parents Whose Child Has Died

(Prior to being baptised.)

By the priest if done in the Church...

In the name of the Father,
and of + the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,
we welcome you to the house of God.

May He grant you His consolation and strength;
may our prayers help you to accept His will,
and to bless His Holy Name.

The blessing...

May God the Father of all consolation,
be with you in your sorrow,
and give you His light and His peace.

Amen.

May Jesus Christ His Son,
who suffered and died for us all,
raise you from sorrow and grief.

Amen.

May the Holy Spirit be with you,
to grant you encouragement in your lives,
and strength to accept the will of God.

Amen.

And may our all-merciful God
Father, Son + and Holy Spirit,
bless us all and keep us in His love for ever.

Amen.