Professional. Theologically Sound. Trauma-Informed.
Professional. Theologically Sound. Trauma-Informed.
What does it mean to truly engage in Children's Dedication?
» Firstly, it is about giving thanks. All life is a gift from God. It is about taking the time to recognize who God is and the blessing he has given to parents, to a family, and to the church. We say thank you for so many things in life; it’s about pausing and recognizing the ‘wow’ factor of what God has done in creating this new life.
» Secondly, it is an opportunity to make promises. In the world today it is easy to make a promise one moment and then forget it the next - to change our minds. The promises made during a dedication service are promises that have been made many times by people, but how often are they truly grappled with? Do we personally seek to carry them out?
» Thirdly, it is when we specifically invite God’s blessing upon the child. This does not mean the child has become a ‘Christian’ or is ‘saved’, but it is seeking God’s blessing upon the child to help it to grow, develop and flourish, and one day makes the decision to follow Jesus.
FEES
Fees for performing infant dedication are not a cultural practice. Those who are so moved can give the church a small donation.
TO: DEPUTY REGISTRAR GENERAL
Births, Deaths, and Marriage Certificates
Ministry of Health, Ministerial Complex
Sir Eric Matthew Gairy Botanical Gardens
Tanteen, St. George’s
GRENADA, W. I.
Tel. (473) 440–280
Parties should contact marriage offciers well in advance before they decide on a date for marriage. For foreign nationals, the hotel liaison usuall contact the local marriage officer.
LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
Requirements for the dedication of infants/children are not etched in law. However, church tradition dictates that an ordained minister perform this rite, as a legal Minister of Religion must sign the official document.
• Valid Document from BDM and or Hospital;
• Appropriate names for child/children;
-PREFERABLY BOTH BIOLOGICAL PARENTS SHOULD BE PRESENT;
• ClergySworn Affidavit (or letter from a Clergy Man, Lawyer, or Registry), attesting that neither party has been married previously
• Witnesses ('God parents').
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