Just prior to the day of the dedication, parents will meet to determine where they should stand and the order of the dedication ceremony. The pastor usually stands in the front and center in the sanctuary, and the father stands immediately to the pastor's right, with Mom next to Dad, accompanied by any other children. Godparents and grandparents should stand to the pastor's left. The Mother will hold the baby as the family comes forward. During the service, the wife will pass the child to the father for the vow of dedication. The father, holding the child during this time symbolizes that the husband is the family's spiritual head. Afterwards, the father is then able to pass the baby to the pastor for the prayer of dedication.

It is customary to recognize everyone who stands before the church, especially siblings. Though this is not their special day, it's important to confirm that they too are important participants. You will need to remember that babies are unpredictable. Some may sleep during the dedication, while others might cry, especially while they’re being held! Humor is a delightful way to make light of the situation and dissipate any uneasiness. It is moments such as these that make baby dedications so special. The sacred and the mundane collide. And through it, there is a glimpse of the glorious gospel; God being found in the appearance of man.

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