“If we are faithful to our baptism, we will spread the light of hope.” — Pope Francis.
Last Sunday, February 1, was a special day in our Sint-Kwintens Church. We were able to welcome all the little children and their proud parents who have been baptized since February 2025. Together we celebrated a heartwarming Eucharist.
The most solemn moment was the children’s blessing. While Anouk pronounced this beautiful prayer, the little ones received the blessing of the priests:
“Good God, we stretch out our hands over our children, as we did at the baptism, so that they may become Your children who learn to know You and live in You. We embrace our children as Jesus did with the children, so that through us they may feel Your protection. Keep our children from evil and let them walk good paths, so that they may be and remain children of the Light in the footsteps of Jesus and filled with Your Holy Spirit. Amen.” 🙏🤍
Not only the very youngest, but also all the other children present were called forward for a personal blessing.
After the celebration it was time for togetherness! In the Sint-Kwintens House we enjoyed delicious pancakes and coffee together. Congratulations to all parents and children! 🥞☕
