Child Dedication
Sunday, May 10, 2026 |
“I prayed for this child, and the Lord has granted me what I asked of him. So now I give him to the Lord. For his whole life he will be given over to the Lord.” And he worshiped the Lord there. 1 Samuel 1:27–28 (NIV)
Child Dedication at New Life is a ceremony where parents make a commitment to raise their children to hear, believe, and obey God. Our church family is a witness to this and commits to help and encourage these parents to raise their children in the Lord.
Child Dedication is not the same as infant baptism or christening. Parents are promising to raise their child(ren) with Godly principles and with the desire that one day, their child will receive Jesus Christ as their personal Savior. We believe that the Bible teaches that baptism should occur after a person has made a personal choice to follow Jesus Christ, as outlined in Matthew 28:19-20. We therefore wait until a person is at an age where they can make a spiritual decision for themselves before considering baptism.
DEDICATION CLASS:
A REQUIRED class for parents will be held one week prior to dedication service. There is no cost for the class. You will automatically be registered for the class if you have yet to attend.
Please note: Parents only have to attend the dedication class one time. If parents have a subsequent child, they won't have to attend the class again before that child's dedication but must register for the dedication service.
EXPECTATIONS OF PARENT(S):
At least one parent has made a personal commitment to follow Jesus Christ. We recognize that in many families, one parent may not yet share this faith but still desires to participate—this is welcomed.
Parent(s)/guardian(s) are actively attending New Life and pursuing a growing relationship with Christ in their daily lives.
Parent(s)/guardian(s) are in alignment with New Life’s beliefs, purpose, and values, and desire to raise their child in a Christ-centered home.
Parent(s)/guardian(s) commit to modeling a life that honors God, leading by example in both faith and conduct. This includes pursuing sexual purity according to biblical teaching. Because of this, couples who are living together outside of marriage will not be able to participate in the dedication ceremony at this time. However, we would love to walk alongside you and support you in taking next steps in your faith and relationship.
Our next Child Dedication will take place on May 10, 2026.
Please fill out this form and click submit.
Child Dedication at New Life is a ceremony where parents make a commitment to raise their children to hear, believe, and obey God. Our church family is a witness to this and commits to help and encourage these parents to raise their children in the Lord.
Child Dedication is not the same as infant baptism or christening. Parents are promising to raise their child(ren) with Godly principles and with the desire that one day, their child will receive Jesus Christ as their personal Savior. We believe that the Bible teaches that baptism should occur after a person has made a personal choice to follow Jesus Christ, as outlined in Matthew 28:19-20. We therefore wait until a person is at an age where they can make a spiritual decision for themselves before considering baptism.
DEDICATION CLASS:
A REQUIRED class for parents will be held one week prior to dedication service. There is no cost for the class. You will automatically be registered for the class if you have yet to attend.
Please note: Parents only have to attend the dedication class one time. If parents have a subsequent child, they won't have to attend the class again before that child's dedication but must register for the dedication service.
EXPECTATIONS OF PARENT(S):
At least one parent has made a personal commitment to follow Jesus Christ. We recognize that in many families, one parent may not yet share this faith but still desires to participate—this is welcomed.
Parent(s)/guardian(s) are actively attending New Life and pursuing a growing relationship with Christ in their daily lives.
Parent(s)/guardian(s) are in alignment with New Life’s beliefs, purpose, and values, and desire to raise their child in a Christ-centered home.
Parent(s)/guardian(s) commit to modeling a life that honors God, leading by example in both faith and conduct. This includes pursuing sexual purity according to biblical teaching. Because of this, couples who are living together outside of marriage will not be able to participate in the dedication ceremony at this time. However, we would love to walk alongside you and support you in taking next steps in your faith and relationship.
Our next Child Dedication will take place on May 10, 2026.
Please fill out this form and click submit.