Child Dedications

A moment to bring your children before God in thanksgiving.

Child Dedications at Whitehill

“And the child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom. And the favor of God was upon him.” Luke 2:40

Children have a special place in the heart and sight of God. Jesus welcomed children intro His presence and established their child-like faith as an example for all those who receive the Kingdom of God. Jesus also held children in his arms and blessed them (Mark 10:13-16).

We read other examples in the Bible of parents bringing their children before God in thanksgiving and dedication, including Jesus’ parents (1 Sam. 1:24–28, Luke 2:22-24).

As such, at Whitehill Church, we seek to follow the example of Jesus and other biblical examples of parents bringing children before God to give thanks and ask for His blessing about their precious lives.


Child dedication services give parents the opportunity to publicly declare their commitment to raise their child in a gospel-centred home (see the promise statements below). The congregation will also commit to providing a safe and nurturing environment where the Word of God is taught and lived out. As a church leadership, we will pray a blessing over you and your child that they may grow strong, be filled with wisdom and experience the incredible grace of God through relationship with Jesus.

Promise Statements

‌Parents:

  • Do you believe that Jesus is the son of God, that he died for your sins, was buried and raised on the third day according to the Scriptures?
  • Do you, by the power of the Holy Spirit, each seek to love, serve and follow Jesus for the rest of your life?
  • Do you give thanks to God for His goodness in the gift of your children, and do you accept the responsibility to give them a Christian upbringing?
  • Will you seek to instruct and encourage your children in the ways of God as they grow with you in your family?
  • Will you pray for them, and provide them with every opportunity to discover and experience having Jesus Christ as their own personal saviour?
  • Will you make wise decisions that protect your child from the evil and brokenness of our world so that they may flourish under the good and perfect will of their Father in Heaven?

Congregation:

  • Do you promise to do all you can to encourage these families in their relationship with God, to support them in their role as parents and to surround them in the love and support they will need in the challenges of life? We do.