Child Dedications

A child dedication service is actually a parent commitment service. It is a promise by parents to offer their child (usually in infancy) to the Lord and to dedicate themselves to the rearing of the child for the glory of God. This service is meant to give parents of young children an opportunity to recognize God’s gift of a child to them and to declare their intent to raise their child in a Christian environment. Parents will be challenged to biblically guide and educate their child and to lay a foundation of learning about God. As parents we cannot decide our child’s salvation for them. Each person must make their own decision about their relationship with Christ. When a child becomes old enough to understand the concept of sin and their responsibility for that sin before God, they are then ready to make a decision about salvation. Parents can, however, lay a foundation by their teaching and example that helps a child to be ready to make that decision when the time comes.

This dedication is not a baptism. It is not a sacrament. It does not impart salvation to the child. The Child Dedication service is viewed as a confirmation between the parents and the church to raise the child in a godly way until the child is old enough to make their decision and accept Christ as their personal Saviour.

If you would like to participate please contact Jeannie Coros by or at 705-739-8613.