Act of Consecration to the Holy Family

O Jesus,
our most loving Redeemer,
who having come to enlighten the world
with Thy teaching and example,
didst will to pass the greater part of Thy life
in humility and subjection to Mary and Joseph
in the poor home of Nazareth,
thus sanctifying the Family
that was to be an example for all Christian families,
graciously receive our family as it dedicates
and consecrates itself to Thee this day.
Do Thou protect us,
guard us and establish aongst us Thy holy fear,
true peace and concord in Christian love:
in order that by living according to the divine pattern
of Thy family we may be able,
all of us without exception,
to attain to eternal happiness.

Mary,
dear Mother of Jesus and Mother of us,
by the kindly intercession
make this our humble offering acceptable in the sight of
Jesus,
and obtain for us His graces and blessings.

O Saint Joseph,
most holy Guardian of Jesus and Mary,
help us by thy prayers in all our spiritual and temporal
needs;
that so we may be enabled to praise our divine Savior
Jesus,
together with Mary and thee,
for all eternity.

(Recite the Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory 3 times.)

Amen.

(An indulgence of 500 days. A plenary indulgence on the
usual conditions,
if this prayer is repeated with devotion every day for a
month.)

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History of Act of Consecration to the Holy Family

The Act of Consecration to the Holy Family is a prayer that is deeply rooted in the Catholic faith, and it has been used by believers for centuries as a way to express their devotion to the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph.

The origins of the prayer can be traced back to the early years of the Church, when Christians first began to develop prayers and devotions that were centered on the family of Jesus.

Over time, these prayers became more formalized and structured, and the Act of Consecration to the Holy Family emerged as an essential part of Catholic prayer and worship.

The prayer is a way for individuals and families to consecrate themselves to the care and protection of the Holy Family, recognizing them as the model for all Christian families.

Throughout history, the Act of Consecration to the Holy Family has been used by both religious and laypeople, as a way to deepen their relationships with Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, and to seek their intercession in their daily lives.

Today, this prayer continues to be an important expression of Catholic faith and devotion, and it is often used during family celebrations, such as baptisms or weddings.

As a symbol of the Church’s commitment to family life and the importance of modeling our families on the love and example of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, the Act of Consecration to the Holy Family serves as a powerful reminder of the loving care and protection that the Holy Family can provide for all families.