Church of the Rock - Child dedication

Child Dedication

Child Dedication is an opportunity for parents to make a public commitment to nurture their children and guide them in the love and teachings of God.

Part 1: Class

Scheduled approximately 2 weeks before the Sunday Dedication Celebration
About 1 hour long
Mandatory in order to have child dedicated
Recommended that both parents be in attendance
If you have taken the class previously with any of your children, you do not need to retake the class each time.

Part 2: Personal Family Celebration

9:30-10:30 AM in the Theatre on the day of dedication.
A Celebration and Reception time for the families of the child being dedicated to invite grandparents, relatives, siblings, and close friends.
Each family will be given a few minutes to speak a blessing, prayer, or Scripture over their child in front of the group.
The pastor will then pray for each child individually.
There will be refreshments served.

Part 3: Church Family Child Dedication

Formal Child Dedication will take place during the 11:00 AM service.
Parents and child will come on stage where the pastor will have them respond to a few questions on raising their child in the way of the Lord.
The congregation will will also declare their commitment and join in prayer.

Part 1: Contact the Pastor

Part 2: Personal Family Celebration

10:00AM – 10:45 AM on the day of dedication.
A Personal Celebration and Reception time for the families of the child being dedicated to invite grandparents, godparents, siblings, close friends.
Each family will be given a few minutes to speak a blessing or prayer over their child in front of the group.
The pastor will then pray for each child individually.
There will be refreshments/snacks served.
Location: Basement Fellowship Hall

Part 3: Church Family Child Dedication

Formal Child Dedication will take place during the 11:00 AM service
Parents and baby will come on stage, pastor will have them respond to a set of questions, congregation will respond to a question and then families will sit down.
Should take only about 5 minutes