Why Do We Do Baby Dedications?

Christian parents who dedicate a child are making a promise to the Lord before the church congregation to do everything within their power to raise the child in a godly way — prayerfully — until he or she can make a decision on his or her own to follow God.

What is the purpose of a baby dedication?

A Dedication is a Christian ceremony that dedicates the infant to God and welcomes the baby into the church. During this ceremony, the parents also dedicate themselves to raising the child as a Christian.

Why do churches do baby dedications?

Most often, the pastor asks parents to say orally their commitment to raising the child in the Christian faith. ... The purpose of the presentation is to express the recognition of parents and the church of the divine gift of birth and the responsibility of parents that results from it.