*Then if the child is old enough to answer, the Celebrant asks*

&N., do you take this woman as your mother?

*Child*  I do.


*Celebrant*  Do you take this man as your father?

*Child*  I do.


*Then the Celebrant, holding or taking the child by the hand, gives the 
child to the mother or father, saying*

As God has made us his children by adoption and grace, may 
you receive &N. as your own son (daughter).


*Then one or both parents say these or similar words*

May God, the Father of all, bless our child &N., and us who 
have given to him our family name, that wwe may live together 
in love and affection; through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.


Act of Thanksgiving

*The Celebrant says*

Since it has pleased God to bestow upon &N. [and &N.] the gift 
of a child, let us now give thanks to him, and say together:


The Song of Mary

My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,

my spirit rejoices in God by Savior; 
 for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant.

From this day all generations will call me blessed:  
 the Almighty has done great things for me,
 and holy is his Name.

He has mercy on those who fear him 
 in every generation.