Child Dedication

"Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of Heaven."

Matthew 19:14

Statement of Faith Regarding Child Dedication

If you are interested in having your child dedicated, please read and fill out the form below.
Children are a Heritage
  • We believe that children are a heritage and a reward from the Lord (Psalm 127:3). Also, that God instructs parents to raise their children in the training and admonition of the Lord (Ephesians 6:4). God has given parents the tremendous responsibility of establishing a foundation built upon Jesus Christ in their lives, and raising them to know Him. In view of this responsibility, child dedications are for the family. The entire family needs to be lifted up in prayer so that family members will be empowered to keep their responsibilities.

Requirements for Child Dedications
  • To dedicate your child to the Lord is to make a vow to completely submit your child to the will of God and to raise that child in the ways of the Lord. Therefore, parents who have not placed their faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord are unable to submit their child to God's will and His ways, because they themselves do not know the ways of the Lord. In light of this, we must decline any requests to involve an unbelieving parent in the dedication of a child. We view this as an act of protection rather than rejection, as we cannot encourage an unbelieving parent to make a vow to God that we know he/she cannot keep. A believing parent may dedicate a child independently of an unbelieving spouse. Single parents who dedicate their children may not have boyfriends/girlfriends with them on the platform.
 
Responsibilities of a Christian Parent
  • Christian parents are to do all they can to "set apart" their child to God until that child can make his or her own choice regarding a relationship with Jesus Christ. By dedicating a child to the Lord, parents vow to raise their child in God's way and not their own. They commit themselves to this promise and must do all they can to keep to keep it. The responsibilities God has entrusted to Christian parents include continuously praying for their children (Job 1:5), instructing them in the way of the Lord (Proverbs 22:6), setting a godly example (Proverbs 20:7), and disciplining them as the Lord disciplines us (Proverbs 29:15,17, 13:24). These responsibilities can only be fulfilled in Christ's strength (Philippians 4:13).
Families who have attended Calvary Chapel Greeley for a minimum of 6 months are welcome to have their children, 4 years of age and younger, dedicated. Child dedications will be scheduled once per month, at the beginning of the Saturday evening service at 5:00 pm or at the 3rd Sunday morning service at 11:00 am. If you are interested in having your child dedicated to the Lord, you must agree with the guidelines and complete this form.
You will be contacted once a date and time are confirmed. 
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