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?

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