Child Dedications
Christian Chapel is full of young families. We’re experiencing a sustained baby boom that has included nearly 150 babies born or adopted into families since 2019! As more young families are becoming part of our church family, our new nursery and preschool spaces are already being put to good use. We’re also regularly celebrating child dedications during our worship services.
Child dedications at Christian Chapel follow the pattern of Hannah dedicating her son Samuel to the Lord. Child dedication is not a sacrament. It does not impart grace or salvation to a child. The child is not saved through the dedication ceremony.
A child dedication service is a moment of worship, recognition and celebration. We worship God as the giver of life. We recognize that every child is a gift from him, and every parent has been entrusted with a holy responsibility. We celebrate the power and presence of the Spirit in the life of each child and to empower parents to fulfill their God-given calling.
Child dedication is for the parents, but also for the church. It is a way for the community of Christian Chapel to accept our privilege of partnering with and praying for parents. Raising children to know and love Jesus is a job that God designed for parents and His plans includes the community of faith serving as a resource, support, and partner in that process. The ultimate goal for each child is that, early in life, they come to a knowledge and experience of saving faith in Jesus, find their place in His church, and then participate to help those coming after them discover the same new life.
If you would like to dedicate your child, you can start the process by completing a short form at christianchapel.com/dedication. Once you submit the form, one of our pastors will be in touch to help find a date to celebrate this important moment with your family!
