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I am a somewhat new Catholic and not sure the etiquette on getting my medals blessed. Can someone please tell me when is a good time to ask a priest to bless them? I thought maybe after mass might be a good time but then my priest always seems very busy then as well. I just want to make certain I am not imposing on him at the wrong time. Thank you for your help! God Bless!!!
 
Hello Dolly! 🙂 Welcome to CAF!

For starters, this thread might be best in the “Catholic Living” section.

Second, just call the parish office and arrange a time. Sorry, GTG.
 
Our Priests shake hands after Mass. I just waited till the end of the line. Held them up, and He blessed them, with a smile. Took like 30 seconds. 🙂
 
I have never had a problem getting something blessed after mass. I have also had Father bless rosaries and medals after he has given absolution during confession. If you have a deacon they can also bless your medals.

The only time I would suggest not asking after mass is if you have a bunch of stuff to bless. In those instance I’d just setup a time or Father might just ask you to bring them to the office or rectory and pick them up a couple days later.
 
If he’s not saying Mass or Hearing Confessions and not otherwise busy(visiting a sick or home bound parishoner), our Priest is usually in his office during normal business hours. I go to the Parish Secretary and ask if the Father could do a Sacramental Blessing. Normally she takes them to him and he does it on the spot. Once he was busy with someone else. She just asked me to put them in an envelope with my name and phone number on it. She called the next morning and said the blessing was done and I could pick them up.
I’ve found some people linger after Mass to talk to the Farher, so I find it easier to catch him in the office.
 
All good answers here.👍

Let me add, if you have deacon, you can ask him as well. He might have more time after Mass.
 
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