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Roman Catholic AnswerYes, anyone can "bless" someone or something, but no, not an official Church blessing, for blessings from the Ritual, or official blessings at Mass, for instance, you need an ordained member of the clergy.
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No, a lay person in the Catholic Church cannot bestow a formal blessing. The power to bless is typically reserved for ordained clergy, such as priests or deacons. Lay people can offer prayers and good wishes for others, but they do not have the authority to administer official blessings.

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