To be the head of a household is one of the most demanding and most sacred callings a person can have. The weight of responsibility — for the people you love, for the home you’re building, for the future you’re trying to secure — can feel enormous. St. Joseph carried that weight for the Holy Family, and he carries it with you now.

This Head of Household prayer card is a beautiful act of surrender — placing yourself, your family, and all your concerns under the care of the man God trusted to lead the household of Jesus and Mary. Designed by Shawn Kilgarlin — wife, mother of four, mental health clinician, and highly sought-after Life Coach from Shreveport, Louisiana — every ShopCatholic card is made with purpose. ShopCatholic is Shawn’s ministry: profits from every card go toward her mission of giving, including donating thousands of Christmas gifts to children in need every Christmas Eve through Holy Angels, and volunteering at addiction treatment centers. When you buy a card, you’re part of that giving.

👷 The Prayer

O Thou head of the house of God upon earth,
in faithful imitation of Jesus and Mary,
I place myself and all my concerns
under thy care and protection.
Forsake me not.
Adopt me as a little one in your household,
and present me to thy Divine Son
as one of His redeemed.

O great St. Joseph,
head of the Holy Family,
be the head and protector of my family.
Guide us, guard us, and lead us
to the home that never ends. Amen.

📦 Card Details

• Laminated with gold colour accents
• 2.5" x 4.5" — wallet-size and Bible-bookmark ready
• Classic sacred art image of St. Joseph on the front, full prayer on the back
• Available as a single card or in packs of 3, 10, 25, 50, and 100
• A meaningful gift for fathers, husbands, and anyone who leads a household

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this card for?
This card is especially meaningful for fathers, husbands, single parents, and anyone who carries the responsibility of leading and providing for a family. It’s a beautiful Father’s Day gift, a wedding gift for the groom, or a card for any man who wants to model his leadership after St. Joseph — quiet, faithful, and completely devoted to those in his care.

What does it mean to place your household under St. Joseph’s care?
It’s an act of trust — acknowledging that the best thing you can do for your family is to ask the greatest earthly father who ever lived to intercede for them. St. Joseph led the Holy Family through poverty, exile, uncertainty, and joy. He knows what it means to carry a family on his shoulders, and Catholics believe he intercedes powerfully for those who ask.

Is this a good Father’s Day or wedding gift?
Absolutely. This is one of our top recommendations for Father’s Day, weddings, and anniversaries. It’s also a beautiful gift for a new father, a man going through a difficult season of family life, or anyone who wants to deepen their devotion to St. Joseph as a model of fatherhood.

Can I order in bulk or get custom printed cards?
Yes! Standard packs of up to 100 ship quickly — usually same day or within 24 hours if in stock. For larger needs, we offer custom printing with a minimum of 1,000 cards, delivered in approximately 5 days, in any quantity you need. When Pope Francis visited the United States, he ordered 15,000 custom “Praying with Five Fingers” cards to share with the faithful. Whether you need 1,000 or 15,000, we can make it happen — and every order helps fund Shawn’s mission of giving back.