The Epiphany house blessing of the door is a great Catholic tradition for families. We love to bless our door every year on the Epiphany! It's straightforward to do, it's not complicated or scary, and you can do it yourself.

What Is The Epiphany House Blessing?
It's a specific blessing for the home that is traditionally done each year on the Solemnity of the Epiphany (also known as 3 Kings Day or Twelfth Night) that is done on the house's front door and uses symbols drawn with blessed chalk. This is called the chalking the door and is practiced by many Christians, including Catholics, Anglicans, Lutherans, Methodists, and more! 

Where Do I Put The Chalk Symbols?

The "lintel" of the door is the most traditional, historically the horizontal piece above the door. 

This tradition has biblical roots going back to the story of Moses in the Bible when the Israelites were asked to put the blood of a lamb or goat on the doorposts and above the doors of the houses. 

“The blood on the doorposts will be a sign to mark the houses in which you live. When I see the blood, I will pass over you and will not harm you when I punish the Egyptians.” Exodus 12:13

We usually do this at the top of our door on the outside.

What are the prayers to bless our homes?
The prayers are available HERE.