The Parent Dedication Milestone is a special time where you – the primary faith trainer of your child – make a formal commitment to raise them in a Christ-centered home. We see examples of this in Scripture, such as when Hannah dedicated Samuel at the temple (1 Samuel 1:24–2:10) and when Mary and Joseph dedicated Jesus (Luke 2:22). At Doxology, we provide families the opportunity to celebrate this milestone during a Sunday morning worship service where we hope you'll invite extended family and friends to participate alongside you.

Overall, Parent Dedication is your commitment to model, teach, and reinforce the Christian faith by intentionally raising your child in a Christ-centered home. It should not be confused with your child’s personal choice to follow Christ. The Bible clearly teaches that each person must decide for themselves to trust in Jesus Christ as both Savior and Lord (Romans 10:9-10). The age a child is ready to make this personal decision will vary depending on the child.

Below are some ideas for making your dedication a special time…

• Register online to be a part of an upcoming Parent Dedication at Doxology. Sign up below under "Additional Resources".
• Consider having a time of celebration with family and friends before/after the time of dedication.
• Invite family members and special family friends to write blessings to your child as a keepsake. Make sure that you write one too!
• Record a video message for your child to view in the future. Speak words of affirmation, sharing how you are praying for their spiritual journey and how you desire to point them toward Christ. You can also write a letter if that works better for you.

• After you've scheduled your Parent Dedication, be sure to invite family, friends, your Community Group and anyone else you would like to be a part of this special moment!
• Watch for communication about your Parent Dedication so that you don't miss any important details.
• Send us your stories! We would love to hear how your special time of celebration and dedication changed lives and blessed you and your community.