BABY DEDICATION

Baby dedication is a commitment to raise your child in the ways of the Lord. This dedication is not a statement of salvation for your child, but rather a statement of how you will raise your child. 

While not a command of Scripture, baby dedications can be a symbol – similar to a wedding band – of your desire to obediently raise your child in the knowledge and instruction of the Lord. It should be done with a community of believers who know you personally and can commit to walking with you in this commitment. 

We hope that as you commit, in obedience and faith, to raise your child in the ways of the Lord and make disciples in the home, that your church community will commit to holding you accountable to it, and encourage you in working it out. 

I prayed for this child and now the Lord has granted me what I asked of Him. So now I give him to the Lord.
— 1 Samuel 1 verses 27-28