“Congratulations. You’re having a baby!”

Do you remember the thrill of those words from your doctor? And the joy, when friends and loved ones gave you your very own baby shower?

The hopes and dreams of a mother-to-be, the tiny garments pulled from pastel boxes, those you love gathered around. You felt blessed and thanked Our Lord for a special gift of life.

Now you can share your blessings with those less fortunate by hosting a baby shower for poor mothers and babies who live in Bethlehem just steps from where Our Blessed Mother gave birth to Baby Jesus.

By gathering together family, friends, colleagues, and neighbors, your baby shower will bring hope and care to families who face dangers similar to those faced by the Holy Family 2,000 years ago.

You and your guests will learn stories of mothers and babies in the most sacred place on earth. Instead of presents, your guests can bring donations for items on the Nativity Registry.

You and your guests can guarantee that every newborn will be swaddled, fed, cleaned, and cared for in Bethlehem.

Mary said, “I am the handmaid of the Lord.” Now you can be the Lord’s instrument for the mothers and babies in Bethlehem today.

Above you will find a sample invitation, stories about individual mothers and babies, the Nativity Registry, tips for a menu and decorations, a fact sheet on the hospital and a short film. If you need any further assistance or would like to request a copy of the film to share with your guests, please call Colleen Marotta, Executive Director, at 202-331-2494.