Baby Dedication
A commitment by parents before God and the Church
Biblical Foundation
Baby dedication is a public commitment by parents to raise their child according to the Word of God. The biblical foundation for this practice can be found in several scriptures including 1 Samuel 1:27–28, where Hannah dedicates Samuel to the Lord; Proverbs 22:6, which instructs parents to train a child in the way they should go; and Luke 2:22, where Jesus is presented at the temple. Baby dedication is not baptism, but a solemn commitment made by parents before God and the congregation to raise their child in faith and obedience to God’s Word.
Requirements for Dedication
- At least one parent must be a professing believer in Jesus Christ.
- Be a member of the congregation or provide a letter from their home church.
- Agree to raise the child according to biblical teaching.
- Teach the Word of God in the home.
- Pray for and with the child.
- Model Christian character and faith.