How to Attend and Hold a Pet Blessing
Most people must have heard of pet blessings but they are not sure what is it or how it happens. A pet blessing is like a celebration for your pet. These pets love you without any purpose and unconditionally. Thus by doing this you will honour your pet. Remember that this spiritual celebration is usually held in a holy place such as churches. However, it can take place anywhere. In case you are living in a bigger town, you will find pet blessing events more often. On the other hand if you fail to find a pet blessing, you can always organize one.
Things Required:
– Your pet or photo of a pet
– Fliers or invitations
– Candles
– Certificates
– Music
– Refreshments (optional)
– A printed programme for each guest (optional)
Instructions
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Attending a pet blessing
Seek for a pet blessing ceremony
You need to check out for any pet blessing ceremonies hosted near your house. It will most probably be hosted on or around 4th October in order to commemorate the Feast Day of Saint Francis of Assisi. Besides 4th October, pet blessing are also held around Easter. They most commonly take place in Churches especially catholic churches. You can also check for pet blessings at your location on the internet. AmericanCatholic.org is one such site which gives you a list of pet blessings in your city. -
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Bring the pet or his photo
Next you need to bring the pet himself or bring his photo to the ceremony. In case your pet cannot make it to the ceremony due to bad weather or any other conditions, a photo will work. -
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Bring your pet with their ID
You are required to bring your pet in a carrier and make sure he has worn a collar with his current ID. -
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Holding a pet blessing
Seek for pet blessing prayers
In case there are no pet blessing ceremonies near your house, you can always organize one. First you need to find pet blessing prayers on the internet. -
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Organize
Get some candles for this event. Electric candles are preferable but in case you are using the traditional one, keep them out of reach from pets. Besides candles, you need to organize live or recorded music for the event. You can even hire a singer from your local church for this purpose.
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