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Salvation Army Ceremonies - Dedication

Family and friends will gather for this important ceremony. Thanks are given to God for a new life. Parents promise to care for their child and give protection from harmful things as far as possible. An officer holds the child and asks God in prayer to bless the child and guide the family. People in the congregation are asked to encourage and help the child as he/she grows.

There is also a thanksgiving ceremony for those parents who do not feel they can make all the promises a dedication requires.