How to Perform a House Blessing at Easter
A house blessing at Easter is a special way to stay mindful of God's perpetual presence. This blessing also helps you prepare for the observance of Jesus' resurrection and the promise of eternal life after death. Follow these steps to bless your house for Easter. Anyone can confer this Easter blessing with or without a priest.
- Difficulty:
- Moderately Easy
Instructions
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Read an appropriate excerpt of scripture to begin this ritual. Suggestions for readings can be found at Catholic Culture (see Resources below). Pray for a blessing over the whole house. Anyone in the family may recite any prayer that is sincere and heartfelt. For ideas on prayers or words to say during the blessing, consult The Parish Community of St. Joseph website (see Resources below).
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Bless the main doorway or entrance into the house, and pray for those family members, friends and guests who enter. Sprinkle holy water on the frame of the doorway. Move to the living room or family room and sprinkle holy water there.
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Sprinkle holy water in the dining room while saying a short prayer for the future meals to be consumed there. Bless the kitchen, asking God to protect the food stored and eaten in the room, and the family and friends who gather there.
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Sprinkle holy water in the bathrooms. Pray for good health.
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Sprinkle the bedrooms, keeping in mind the need for rest and refreshment for the occupants.
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Say another prayer for the whole house, and dedicate your thoughts to the general happiness desired within its walls.
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Tips & Warnings
Each family member may take turns blessing a different room in the house.
Although many Catholics do this blessing, this ritual can be done by other Christians. The blessing can be adjusted to suit any religious tradition at Easter.
Except for the general house prayer, which should be said first, any of the smaller blessings may be conducted in any order chosen.
