Dedication of the Family to the Holy Family

O Jesus, our most amiable Redeemer, who did condescend to come down from heaven, not only to redeem and save us but also to be our model by Thy example, Thou did deign to spend the greater part of Thy life in obscurity at Nazareth, where Thou was subject to Mary and Joseph, thus sanctifying the Christian family and becoming the model thereof. We now consecrate ourselves wholly to Thee. Vouchsafe to accept this our consecration, and to protect us and maintain us all through life in Thy holy fear and love, and in mutual concord and charity, so that we may ever be on earth one in heart and soul, and obtain eternal glory in heaven.

O Mary, the most beloved Mother of Jesus Christ, and our own most loving Mother, deign, by thy compassionate mercy and love, to obtain from Jesus, thy Son, a ready acceptance of our consecration and all the graces we need to become a truly Christian family.

Saint Joseph, holy and faithful protector of Jesus and Mary, help us, by thy powerful influence with them, in all our corporal and spiritual wants, and especially at the hour of our death, so that we may one day all be united in heaven with thee to praise and love Jesus and Mary forever and ever. Amen.