British English CC

Christians dedicate a child to God

Religious education

In this unit, pupils will examine how different Christian and humanist families welcome a new baby. They will make connections between the idea of welcome and dedication - comparing religious and non-religious ceremonies to see similarities and differences. 

New life: how is a new child welcomed?

Where does a Christian dedication ceremony takes place?

Where do family members stand during a dedication ceremony?

a special service giving a baby’s life back to God

Match these keywords to their definitions.

to help the child learn about Jesus by reading stories from the Bible

Which of these is **not** a promise that would be made during a Christian dedication ceremony?

Who might have an infant baptism for their baby?

Who makes a promise at an infant baptism?

At an infant baptism, what does the priest place on the baby's head?

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Christians dedicate a child to God

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.