Blessing a child

[Hot Lunch]

I have a question, has any of you had to have an interview by your bishop before you blessed your child?

I personally have not. I have a really good friend who wants to bless his child this weekend and the bishop is trying to put a stop to it because he told him that he has to have an interview with him prior to allowing him to bless his child. The bishop also told my buddy that he has to interview every father prior to doing this. When I blessed my youngest a little over two years ago, this bishop was my bishop as well and he didn’t interview me. I am wondering if this is a new change. I know there are some of you out there that have had children more recently than I have.

My friend has a nephew that is getting blessed this weekend as well. His nephew was born the day before his son was. His in-laws are in town this weekend from Colorado for both blessings and it is really important for him to do it while they are in town.


Wow, I can't believe I posted something in the Foyer. That never happens.

[Indy Coug]

The bishop needs to be certify that the person performing the ordinance is worthy to do so. That doesn't necessarily require an interview.

[UtahDan]

I have a question, has any of you had to have an interview by your bishop before you blessed your child?

I personally have not. I have a really good friend who wants to bless his child this weekend and the bishop is trying to put a stop to it because he told him that he has to have an interview with him prior to allowing him to bless his child. The bishop also told my buddy that he has to interview every father prior to doing this. When I blessed my youngest a little over two years ago, this bishop was my bishop as well and he didn’t interview me. I am wondering if this is a new change. I know there are some of you out there that have had children more recently than I have.

My friend has a nephew that is getting blessed this weekend as well. His nephew was born the day before his son was. His in-laws are in town this weekend from Colorado for both blessings and it is really important for him to do it while they are in town.


Wow, I can't believe I posted something in the Foyer. That never happens.

Your middle fingers are out of place here, sir. Show a little reverence.

Indy is right though. But I'm not sure why the Bishop is so adamant he needs an interview. Has your friend been posting in the Foyer or something?

[Moliere]

I have a question, has any of you had to have an interview by your bishop before you blessed your child?

I personally have not. I have a really good friend who wants to bless his child this weekend and the bishop is trying to put a stop to it because he told him that he has to have an interview with him prior to allowing him to bless his child. The bishop also told my buddy that he has to interview every father prior to doing this. When I blessed my youngest a little over two years ago, this bishop was my bishop as well and he didn’t interview me. I am wondering if this is a new change. I know there are some of you out there that have had children more recently than I have.

My friend has a nephew that is getting blessed this weekend as well. His nephew was born the day before his son was. His in-laws are in town this weekend from Colorado for both blessings and it is really important for him to do it while they are in town.


Wow, I can't believe I posted something in the Foyer. That never happens.

I've blessed many kids in different cities and states and never once have I had an interview prior to the blessing. You should tell your buddy that the next time he wants to give his wife a blessing of comfort, he should call the bishop and ask for an interview prior to the blessing.

[Hot Lunch]

I've blessed many kids in different cities and states and never once have I had an interview prior to the blessing. You should tell your buddy that the next time he wants to give his wife a blessing of comfort, he should call the bishop and ask for an interview prior to the blessing.

Oh my buddy had a pretty good heart to heart with the bishop last night. He stopped by on his way home from it. He was pretty upset with how the bishop treated his wife when she went to talk to him about the subject on Tuesday night.

[wuapinmon]

Well, cousin, it might be that the bishop just wants to go over procedure with him, and make sure that he knows that a blessing isn't when you throw down a laundry list of superpowers you want your child to have.

[Hot Lunch]

Well, cousin, it might be that the bishop just wants to go over procedure with him, and make sure that he knows that a blessing isn't when you throw down a laundry list of superpowers you want your child to have.

We are not cousins.

And after talking to my friend, it doesn't sound like those were the intentions of the Bishop.

[wuapinmon]

We are not cousins.

Search your feelings.

[Katy Lied]

You know, this past Sunday I listened to this kind of laundry list prayer. Both parents are pretty indistinguishable from wallpaper paste, but their daughter was blessed with great leadership and the ability to attract numerous friends and influence everyone around her. I thought that someone is gonna have to really buck the genetics for this to happen.

[Indy Coug]

I know I've received very distinct impressions during blessing some of my children. With my oldest who is now in HS, I can see that she had some of the very qualities I was impressed to mention during her blessing. FWIW.

[wuapinmon]

You know, this past Sunday I listened to this kind of laundry list prayer. Both parents are pretty indistinguishable from wallpaper paste, but their daughter was blessed with great leadership and the ability to attract numerous friends and influence everyone around her. I thought that someone is gonna have to really buck the genetics for this to happen.

The only thing I hesitated to bless my kids with was the power of parataxis; it leads to excess.

[Commando]

You know, this past Sunday I listened to this kind of laundry list prayer. Both parents are pretty indistinguishable from wallpaper paste, but their daughter was blessed with great leadership and the ability to attract numerous friends and influence everyone around her. I thought that someone is gonna have to really buck the genetics for this to happen.

LOL

[statman]

I've blessed many kids in different cities and states and never once have I had an interview prior to the blessing. You should tell your buddy that the next time he wants to give his wife a blessing of comfort, he should call the bishop and ask for an interview prior to the blessing.

First of all, the blessing of a child IS a blessing that requires the bishop's ok to do (giving a blessing of comfort or to heal the sick is not). As such, the bishop is supposed to 'certify' that anyone desiring to bless a child (or participate in the blessing of a child) within his ward is worthy to do so and has the proper priesthood. Generally, a temple recommned is all that's needed. Flash it to the Bishop and all is good. If you don't have a recommend but would otherwise be worthy to bless a child (ie tihing issues), your home bishop has a form that he is supposed to give you to take with you to perform such an ordinance away from home.

The bishop where this ordinance is being performed is SUPPOSED TO ask to see either your temple recommned or the form certifying that you're worthy/able to participate in a baby blessing. I know that many bishops don't bother, but they really are supposed to.

If I am going to participate in a baby blessing in a ward other than my own, I always introduce myself to the bishop and present my TR prior to the start of the meeting. It's a simple courtesy to him.

[Katy Lied]

The only thing I hesitated to bless my kids with was the power of parataxis; it leads to excess.

Look how poor IPU has suffered lo this very day for this very same thing; poor IPU.

[I.J. Reilly]

The only thing I hesitated to bless my kids with was the power of parataxis; it leads to excess.

I wish I had been blessed with this gift and that I had been blessed with many other gifts as well.