Biblical Background of Child Dedication: 4.) To give your child to God is not just a CEREMONY...
It is a
COMMITMENT. It is a commitment that you are going to:
BIBLICAL EXAMPLES:
There are many examples of parents in the Bible who brought their CHARGE TO PARENTS:
children to God and gave them back to Him: Be a Godly parent. (Parent dedication…requires getting right
w/ God)
1. There is the classic example of Hannah bringing her son · Teach this child of Christ. (they will need to be saved)
Samuel (the son for whom she had prayed), and presenting him · Keep this child in church. (not on bus, but w/ you!)
to God, and handing young Samuel over to Eli the priest. (I · Love this child. (even if loving them means disciplining
Sam. 1:27-28). them/letting God discipline you!)
27 For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath given me my petition · Pray for this child.
which I asked of him: 28 Therefore also I have lent him to the LORD; · Train this child.
as long as he liveth he shall be lent to the LORD. · Stay married for this child. (there are other reasons for
this too, but this is a great one!)
2. Of course, you remember Joseph and Mary brought the infant · Make your home a holy place.
child Jesus to the temple following his circumcision at 8 days. · Put away worldliness.
they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord; (Lk. · Live a righteous life.
2:22).
May I request all the
----GOD PARENTS TO STAND WITH PARENTS SIDE----- bulahan
FOUR ELEMENTS OF GIVING YOUR CHILD BACK TO GOD: kayo ta kay isa kita nga napili nga mahimong Godparents sining
amahan kag inahan sining bataa, meaning kupyansa ra kau sila nga nga
· What does it mean? It means 4 things: makabulig gid kita sa pagpadako sining atung kinugos nga ihado.
1) Giving your child to God is a CONFIRMATION of your love for ------CHARGE TO GODPARENTS------
God.
Godparenting is a great responsibility. One of our responsibility is
2) Giving your children to God is a CLARIFICATION of
ownership. helping this child in his spiritual journey. As a godparent, it is also a
--When you give your child back to God, you are openly declaring responsibility to be present as a mentor and person who desires to be
that: present in a child’s life and other aspects of the child's life as well. I
· This child is a gift from God. hope nga hindi lang kita Ninong kag ninang sa panahon sang
· This child does not really belong to you. birthdays, holidays like Christmas, graduation and any other special
· This child belongs to God. event in the life of the child. And take note The role of a godparent
(You have the privilege to love and train this child. doesn't end with this ceremony. We need to be supportive pillar and a
But this child is not yours—but God’s!) role model in upbringing of this child. Let us be Model and encourage
Not only a Confirmation, Clarification… them to develop Christian values – being kind and compassionate
3) Giving Your Children To God Is A COMMITMENT to Raise towards others.
Your Children God’s Way!
-----PRAYER FOR THE CHILD--- (LAYHANDS)
