March 9th — 10am Service
We are excited that you are interested in dedicating your child to the Lord. The purpose of Child dedication is for parents to present their child before God and the church, committing to seek after His grace and wisdom in carrying out their responsibilities.
Child Dedication is a time for us to celebrate and thank God for the gift of your children. It’s also a time for you, as parents, to commit to model what following Jesus looks like and to raise your children to understand that they are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, to believe that the Bible is absolute Truth, and to know the importance of committing to a community of faith through the local church.
What is child dedication and who is it for?
During the dedication service, parents promise before God, their family, and the church to raise their child in a God-honoring way. Because parents are the key role models for their children, we ask that they commit to the following before dedicating their child:
Parent(s) have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Parent(s) are regular attenders at Cadence Church and are following Christ in their own life.
Parent(s) agree with our church’s Statement of Faith, which can be found in our here.
Parent(s) commit to modeling personal purity and to lead by example in matters of faith and conduct. That means living a life of sexual purity according to God's standards.
This ceremony is for children 12 years old and younger.
Common Questions:
Do I need to be a member to dedicate my child?
You do not need to be a member of Cadence Church to dedicate your child. We do ask that families call Cadence home, because in dedicating your child to God, you are stating that you are willing to partner with God and the Church to raise your child in cooperation with God’s intentions. As your church family, we are here to partner with you as the body of Christ and support you as a family unit.
Can a single parent participate in a child dedication service?
Yes! Child dedication signifies the commitment of parents, including single parents, to do their best to raise their child to be a follower of Jesus Christ. We encourage single parents to include any important figures in their child’s life to be a part of the dedication. As a church, Cadence is committed to supporting single parents in providing a Christian foundation for their child’s upbringing.
Is Dedication the same as Baptism?
Cadence Church believes baptism is for those who have made a personal decision to trust Jesus alone for their salvation, once they have the maturity and ability to understand what that means.
Dedication is not a sacrament; nor does it impart grace or salvation to a child. Salvation comes only through faith in Jesus Christ as each person recognizes their sinfulness and receives forgiveness and eternal life through him and his work on the cross.
Rather than baptizing infants or children, we encourage a dedication ceremony, where parents formally call upon God’s blessing for their child and publicly commit to raise him or her in accordance with Scripture.
What should I expect for Child Dedication?
Child Dedication takes place during our 10am service on Sunday. You’ll arrive at 9:45am the day of to be walked through the flow of service and dedication. During the ceremony, parents and children will be invited to the front and will be prayed for in front of the congregation. This will take place as worship is ending and before the message begins. You will not have to speak but come prepared in your heart as you dedicate your child to the Lord.
When is Child Dedication?
Child Dedication is held three times a year. If you are interested in participating in Child Dedication, please fill out this form. If you have any questions, email our team.