Act of Consecration to the Blessed Virgin (For infants at time of Baptism) – Fr. Noel le Mire, S.M. and adapted by W. Cole, S.M.

Sure, here’s the Act of Consecration to the Blessed Virgin prayer for infants at the time of baptism:

Dear Blessed Virgin Mary, mother of our Lord Jesus Christ,

Today, as I am welcomed into the Catholic faith through baptism, I consecrate myself to your loving care and protection.

As a little child, I ask for your help and guidance as I grow in faith and love of God.

Please intercede for me always and lead me closer to your son, Jesus Christ.

I entrust myself to your maternal care, confident that you will always be there for me, praying for me, and guiding me on my journey of faith.

Thank you for your loving intercession, and for always leading me to your Son, who is the source of all grace and salvation. Amen.

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Further insights into Act of Consecration to the Blessed Virgin (For infants at time of Baptism) – Fr. Noel le Mire, S.M. and adapted by W. Cole, S.M.

The Act of Consecration to the Blessed Virgin for infants at the time of baptism is a prayer that has its roots in the long-standing Catholic tradition of consecrating oneself to Mary, the mother of Jesus.

This particular prayer was developed by Fr. Noel le Mire, S.M. and adapted by W. Cole, S.M. as a way to facilitate the consecration of infants to Mary’s loving care and protection at the time of their baptism.

The prayer is a simple yet profound expression of the devotion that Catholics have to Mary, and it is often said during the baptismal ceremony itself or shortly thereafter.

The Act of Consecration to the Blessed Virgin for infants at the time of baptism is a way for parents and godparents to entrust their children to Mary’s loving care and protection, recognizing her as a powerful intercessor and guide in their lives.

As infants begin their journey of faith within the Catholic Church, the Act of Consecration to the Blessed Virgin is an invitation to Mary to be a central part of their spiritual journey, guiding them always closer to her son, Jesus Christ.

Today, this prayer continues to be an essential part of the Catholic baptismal rite, and it is a powerful expression of the Church’s devotion to Mary and her role as the mother of all believers.