{"id":37711,"date":"2023-03-24T15:28:11","date_gmt":"2023-03-24T21:28:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/archden.org\/eflm\/?page_id=37711"},"modified":"2026-08-10T13:57:01","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T19:57:01","slug":"behold-your-child","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/archden.org\/eflm\/behold-your-child\/","title":{"rendered":"Behold your Child"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#ffffff” bg_image=”37788″ bg_image_phone=”37788″ bg_image_type=”default” bg_position=”custom” bg_position_x=”100″ bg_position_y=”35″ background_image_loading=”default” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”0%” bottom_padding=”13%” text_color=”light” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” color_overlay=”#d1d1d1″ overlay_strength=”0.5″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” enable_shape_divider=”true” shape_divider_color=”#ffffff” shape_divider_position=”bottom” shape_divider_height=”200″ bg_image_animation=”none” parallax_bg=”true” parallax_bg_speed=”fast” video_mute=”true” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=”curve”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” centered_text=”true” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”300″ custom_height_phone=”20″][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”50″ custom_height_phone=”20″][divider line_type=”No Line”][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” centered_text=”true” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”150″][image_with_animation image_url=”37713″ image_size=”medium_large” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default”][vc_column_text]\n

A ministry for those who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][nectar_btn size=”small” constrain_group_1=”yes” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”fontawesome” text=”Family Ministries and Support” margin_top=”7px” margin_bottom=”7px” url=”\/eflm\/family-ministries-and-support” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-arrow-left”][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”30″ bottom_padding=”5%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n

For every mother who mourns the loss of your child
\nyou are a mom and will always be a mom.\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/h3>\n

For every father who mourns the loss of your child
\nyou are a dad and will always be a dad.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Please allow our ministry team to express our deepest condolences to all who are grieving the loss of a child before or after birth. <\/span>Whether you are a parent, family member, or friend trying to help, know that you are not alone in your loss, mourning, and struggles during this time<\/span>.<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Behold Your Child Ministry is offered by those of us who have personally experienced early child loss to provide spiritual, emotional and practical support for those who are experiencing this loss. Let us lift up our grief with these words of petition and hope: \u201cTo you, O Lord, I lift my soul. Your ways, O Lord make known to me, teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my savior. Relieve the troubles of my heart and bring me out of my distress, for I take refuge in you.\u201d Psalm 25:1, 4, 5, 17, 20(b). We entrust the souls of our little ones to the care of God the Father, our Mother Mary – Queen of Heaven and Jesus our Savior. May the Holy Spirit guide us and protect our children.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” centered_text=”true” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][divider line_type=”No Line”][nectar_btn size=”jumbo” constrain_group_2=”yes” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” margin_left=”7″ margin_right=”7″ text=”Our Mission” url=”#mission”][nectar_btn size=”jumbo” constrain_group_2=”yes” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” margin_left=”7″ margin_right=”7″ text=”Upcoming Events” url=”#events”][nectar_btn size=”jumbo” constrain_group_2=”yes” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” margin_left=”7″ margin_right=”7″ text=”Resources and Information” url=”#resources”][nectar_btn size=”jumbo” constrain_group_2=”yes” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” margin_left=”7″ margin_right=”7″ text=”Contact Us” url=”#contact”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#00556a” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”5%” bottom_padding=”5%” top_margin=”0″ constrain_group_7=”yes” bottom_margin=”0″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” id=”mission” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n

Behold Your Child Ministry Mission\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

Behold Your Child Ministry serves parents and families who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, prenatal diagnosis, or infant loss (whether recently or years ago). Originally launched by the Archdiocese of Dubuque, Iowa we are in the beginning stages of establishing this ministry in the Archdiocese of Denver.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Parents who experience the loss of a child at whatever stage of pregnancy or infancy are often overwhelmed by grief that is intense, isolating, and sometimes invalidated by others. We seek to be present to those who suffer the loss of a child by providing spiritual support, pastoral care, and practical resources. Trained volunteers who have experienced such losses themselves, are available to those who request assistance. We are not licensed professionals. If you need a doctor or a mental health care specialist, please seek their support. There is an annual Behold Your Child Memorial Mass at host parishes to honor these precious children and their families.<\/span><\/p>\n

Our sincere prayer is that the resources and information provided here will help bring some sense of solace and peace to those who have experienced the loss of a child.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cFor those who trust in God, in the pain and sorrow there is consolation, in the face of despair there is hope, in the midst of death there is life. . . as we mourn the death of our children we place ourselves in the hands of God and ask for strength, for healing, and for love.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

– Excerpt from: IX. Order for the Blessing of Parents After a Miscarriage<\/span>, Shorter Book of Blessings,<\/span> Catholic Book Publishing, New York,1990.<\/span><\/em><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#eaeaea” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”5%” constrain_group_1=”yes” bottom_padding=”5%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” id=”events” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-3-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color=”#2fb77a” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2\/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column_text]\n

Upcoming Events:<\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” left_margin=”0″ right_margin=”0″ flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”3\/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

Behold Your Child Memorial Mass and Reception<\/strong><\/h3>\n

TBD 2026<\/strong>
\nSaint Thomas More Catholic Church
\n<\/span>8035 S. Quebec St., <\/span>Centennial, CO 80112
\n<\/span>303-770-1155[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20px”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

Child Loss Memorial Masses in the Archdiocese of Denver<\/h3>\n

Loss of a Child Mass
\n<\/strong>TBD November 2026
\n<\/span>Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
\n<\/span>2298 S Logan Street <\/span>Denver, CO
\n<\/span>303-722-6861
\nQuestions? admin@lourdesdenver.org<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass for Infant and Unborn Loss
\n<\/strong>Saturday, December 12, 2026 – 12:00 Noon
\nSt Mary Catholic Parish
\n<\/span>6853 South Prince Street <\/span>Littleton, CO 80120
\n<\/span>720-502-3326<\/span><\/p>\n

Precious Lives Annual Memorial Mass – Saturday, October 3, 2026<\/b>
\nEnglish Mass: 9:00 AM | Spanish Mass: 11:00 AM
\nMount Olivet Catholic Cemetery
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Resources and Information<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n

Physical Support<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][toggles style=”default” border_radius=”none”][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”default” heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”Practical and Immediate Support”][vc_column_text]\n

First and foremost, please call your health care provider.<\/span><\/h4>\n

Local<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n