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Catholic Book Publishing  |  SKU: 7316/04

Rite for the Blessing of a Child in the Womb | Bilingual English/Spanish Edition

$7.95

A meaningful Catholic blessing for expectant parents and their unborn child.

The Rite for the Blessing of a Child in the Womb is an official Catholic liturgical booklet containing the prayers and ceremonies for blessing an expectant mother and her unborn child. Presented in both English and Spanish, this bilingual edition provides clergy with a convenient resource for celebrating this special blessing within Mass or outside Mass.

Developed by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), this beautiful rite recognizes the gift of human life, offers spiritual support and encouragement to expectant parents, and invites the parish community to join in prayer for the mother, family, and unborn child.

The compact paperback format is ideal for parish churches, priests, deacons, and Respect Life ministries seeking to incorporate this meaningful blessing into parish life.

Features

  • Bilingual Edition: Includes the rite in English and Spanish.

  • Official Catholic Rite: Prepared by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).

  • Flexible Liturgical Use: Contains the blessing for celebrations both within Mass and outside Mass.

  • Pastoral Resource: Offers prayers of thanksgiving, encouragement, and support for expectant parents.

  • Convenient Format: Lightweight paperback booklet for use during parish celebrations and pastoral ministry.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Catholic Book Publishing Corp.

  • Author: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

  • Edition: 2025 Bilingual Edition (English/Spanish)

  • Binding: Paperback

  • Pages: 48

  • Dimensions: 6" x 9"

  • Publisher Item Number: 7316/04

  • ISBN: 9781958237847

A Special Blessing for Expectant Families

The Blessing of a Child in the Womb provides a beautiful opportunity for the Church to accompany families during pregnancy. Whether celebrated at a parish Mass, during a Respect Life observance, or as a separate blessing, this rite expresses the Church's prayers for expectant parents and their growing families.

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