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Parent/Child Dedication


Parent/Child Dedication

Sons are a heritage from the LORD, children a reward from him. Psalm 127:3

Families are very important to us at Forefront.  We believe that strong families are the key to our future and we want to do what we can to support you.  Parent/Child dedication is a part of this partnership.

Parent/Child dedication at Forefront is a Sunday-morning ceremony that shows your commitment to uphold the God-given trust that is your child. It is an event that symbolizes your pledge to raise your child in a Christian home and church where he or she can come to know, love, and serve Jesus. It also signifies a commitment by the people of Forefront to provide a loving, biblical community that supports and prays for your family.

Parent/Child Dedication vs. Infant Baptism

Parent/Child dedication at Forefront is not the same as infant baptism. We believe that baptism is a public statement of faith that can be made only by someone who has personally believed in Christ. Infants cannot make a personal decision to believe in Jesus. Older children, however, can make that personal decision.  When they are ready to make that decision, they can meet with Forefront leadership to confirm they are ready for baptism.

How do I sign up for Parent/Child Dedication?

If you have trusted in Christ as your Savior, you are welcome to present your child in Christian dedication to the Lord. While many parents dedicate very young children, your child does not have to be an infant. You can dedicate your child no matter what your child’s age.

Please contact Crysti Copp at crysticopp@forefrontchurch.tv or 720-244-5646 if you are interested in dedicating your child.  We will reserve you a spot on the next date.

A Christian Parent’s Covenant

You will not have to recite a pledge during the ceremony. You should, however, read and decide whether you are able to commit to this pledge:

“Declaring Christ as Savior and Lord and believing in my heart that God raised Him from the dead, I this day acknowledge that my children are gifts from God, that I am a caretaker by His grace and, therefore, accept the responsibility for raising my family to know and follow Jesus.  As a Christian parent:

  • I will demonstrate for my child Christian integrity in my personal life.
  • I will teach my child the meaning of fidelity in my marriage.
  • I will show my child the meaning of fellowship and servanthood through my church.
  • I will model my faith in my life, in prayer, and the application of the Bible’s truth as I teach my child to follow Jesus as Lord.

With God as my strength, I promise to give my child every possible benefit of home, school, church, and community. And I ask His blessing upon him/her to guide and guard through all his/her years. Amen.”

Questions About Parent/Child Dedication?

If you have more questions about child dedication, contact Crysti Copp, Kids Ministries Director, at crysticopp@forefrontchurch.tv or 720-244-5646.

Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. ~Mark 10:14 (NIV)