CHILD DEDICATION

WHAT IS CHILD DEDICATION?

Child Dedication is for parents to present their child before God and the church, agreeing to seek after His grace and wisdom in carrying out their responsibilities. It's a commitment to raise your child 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 a community of faith through the local church.

PARENT COMMITMENTS

Because parents are the key role models for their children, we ask that they commit to the following before dedicating their child:

I have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
I regularly attend Cornerstone weekend services and am following Christ in my own life.
I agree with our church's beliefs and values.
I 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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do I need to be a member to dedicate my child?
You do not need to be a member of Cornerstone Church to dedicate your child. We do ask that families call Cornerstone 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.
Is Child Dedication the same as Baptism?
Cornerstone 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?
During the ceremony, parent(s) publicly commit to help their child grow in their faith and to raise them in a home centered on Jesus. Pastor Scott welcomes the child and parent(s), prays over each family, and presents a brief illustrated message of significance of the moment. Each family receives a dedication certificate for their child(ren) and a free parent recourse to help guide them in their journey as the spiritual leaders of their home.