Confederación Internacional de Movimientos Familiares Cristianos

St. Joachim and St. Anne- The grandparents of Jesus.

26 and 27 July - Feast

Grandparents make up a significant segment of the parishioners in most churches

They provide tremendous support to today’s families and they are often among the most willing workers in a parish.

They are a valuable part of family life and parish life that is sometimes taken for granted.

GRANDPARENT

26. . Enlightened by Christ, suffering, injustice and the cross weinterpellate live as Church Samaritan (cf. Lk 10: 25-37), recalling that "evangelization has always united to human development and authentic Christian liberation" 20. We thank God and we rejoice in faith, solidarity and joy, characteristics of our people borne over time by grandmothers and grandfathers, mothers and parents, catechists, prayermakers and many anonymous people whose charity has kept hope amid the injustices and hardships living.

GRANDPARENT

The weekend of July 26 and 27 is an opportune time to recognize and affirm their unique vocation with a special blessing.

GRANDPARENT

God, our heavenly father (on this feast of St. Joachim and St. Anne – the grandparents of our Lord Jesus) we ask your blessing on these grandparents gathered here today. We recognize their treasured gifts to their families and to the parish family.

They are valuable links, between the past and the present, passing on the family stories and traditions.

GRANDPARENT BLESSING

May they be anchors that provide stability and a firm foundation.

May they be strong models for their families and for our parish community.

GRANDPARENT BLESSING

Lord, bless and empower these grandparents. Help them share their distinct gifts with their families and all whom they encounter.

GRANDPARENT BLESSING

Keep them in your love. Give them your joy and peace each day so that they may always follow your Son Jesus. Amen

THANKS TO THE GRANDPARENTS OF ICCFM

By the transmission of faith, the CFM Charisma and for your support your sons, so they can succeed in

morals, values and even in financial situations.

Organize and promote in your Group and your ParishGo to celebrate the Grandparents day: 26 & 27 of July!