Mom of Faith: Blessings for Baby

Spring marks the beginning of baby season and in honor of all the new arrivals I have compiled a few of my favorite baby blessing poems and quotes. My own daughters were dedicated in our church directly after their birth and I found many of these during this time.

Baby Blessing Poetry

Officiant’s Baby Blessing

(Courtesy of American Association of Wedding Officiants)

Dearest (insert baby’s name here) born of two hearts

You are grace

You are beauty

You are love beyond measure

And gift without price

We are gathered this day

To introduce you to your greater family,

And to bless you, before the world

Even as we have been blessed by your birth!

We offer you to the Four Winds

That you might embrace adventure

And know the wonder of far-off lands

We offer you to the Sky

That you may steer by the stars

And never feel that you are far from home

We offer you to the Sun

That warmth and light may surround you always

And guide you safely on your way

We offer you to the Moon

That you may find comfort in darkness

And never have cause to fear the night

Baptism Blessing

“May the God of All Creation who formed you beneath your Mother’s heart, smile on you this Holy Day of Baptism. Living Waters baptize you at the Font of New Life and anoint you with the grace of Jesus. May all who watch over you be blessed with Awe and they behold the perfect gift of Love that you are. May the Light of Christ guide you always in the path of Truth as you grow in Wisdom, Grace and Love”.

Author Unknown

Irish Baby Blessing

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 wee little fit, sent from above.

Someone so precious to cherish and love.

May sunshine and moonbeams dance over you 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.

Baby Blessing Quotes

A baby is God’s opinion that the world should go on.
Carl Sandburg

Having a child is surely the most beautifully irrational act that two people in love can commit.
Bill Cosby

If one feels the need of something grand, something infinite, something that makes one feel aware of God, one need not go far to find it. I think that I see something deeper, more infinite, more eternal than the ocean in the expression of the eyes of a little baby when it wakes in the morning and coos or laughs because it sees the sun shining on its cradle.
Vincent van Gogh

Take a sprinkling of fairy dust,
An angel’s single feather,
Also a dash of love and care,
Then mix them both together.
Add a sentiment or two,
A thoughtful wish or line,
A touch of stardust, a sunshine ray…
It’s a recipe, for a Baby Girl truly fine.
Author Unknown

Babies are such a nice way to start people.
Don Herrold

This Baby is Your Blessing,
I wish Happiness in every way,
Good Luck God Bless, I say
And Many Blessings and Wishes,
To Welcome Baby Into Your Life Today.
Author Unknown

Diaper backward spells repaid. Think about it.
Marshall McLuhan

Any and all of these fabulous and sometimes funny quotes and poems would be a perfect addition to your family’s celebration.

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