Child Dedication FAQ’s What age are children eligible for dedication at HCC? Children between the ages of Infant – 8 years old are eligible for dedication. When and where are Child Dedications celebrated? All CD’s are celebrated twice a year in the Sanctuary during both the 9am and 11am services. Are all children eligible for CD at HCC? No. At HCC we take very seriously the principle of mutual influence. Therefore, only children of HCC members may be dedicated at HCC. For a full explanation of this principle, please visit the HCC web site and link to “What HCC Believes About Membership”, or pick up a booklet in the Sanctuary or Ministry Center lobby. What effect does CD have on the soul of a child? None. At HCC we do not believe that CD establishes a relationship with God for the child. That is for the child to personally settle with God at a later time in their spiritual development. What effect does CD have on the soul of the parent? A lot. CD is exclusively for the parent. As in the Christian Marriage ceremony, Christian parents will make vows before God, friends and family in the CD ceremony regarding their commitment to take seriously their responsibility to represent and model the character and love of Jehovah God to their child. How much does CD at HCC cost? Nothing. Who can attend? Any one. If you have any pastoral concerns regarding Child Dedication please contact Pastor Steve Hall at 410-551-8500-x205 or steve.hall@heritagecc.net. If you are interested in having your child dedicated please contact Cindy Ellison at 410-551-8500-x225 or cindy.ellison@heritagecc.net