3J2 BIBLE CENTER ANGLICAN

CHURCH
Iligan City, Philippines

LITURGY FOR CHILD’S DEDICATION AND CHRISMATION

ENTRANCE / ACCLAMATION
BISHOP/PRIEST: In the Name of the FATHER, SON AND OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. AMEN.
PEACE BE WITH YOU!
PEOPLE: And also with you and in your Spirit.
BISHOP/PRIEST: Lift up your hearts.
PEOPLE: We lift them up to the LORD.

BISHOP/PRIEST: O LORD, ALMIGHTY GOD we give glory and honor to YOUR Name because
of YOUR goodness and faithfulness to us. For to you belong all glory, honor, and worship to the
FATHER, SON, AND OF THE HOLY SPIRIT, now and forever and unto the ages of ages. Amen!
HOLY SCRIPTURE READINGS

READING OF THE GOSPEL:

I would like to read to you the GOSPEL OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST through our dear Brother
the Apostle Matthew, found is in MARK 10: 13-16, which says;

13And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his
disciples rebuked those that brought them.
14But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the
little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of
God.
15 Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a
little child, he shall not enter therein.
16And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them.
This is the GOSPEL of our LORD JESUS CHRIST.
PEOPLE: Thanks be unto our LORD & SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST.

BISHOP DR. +SLVILLAESTER: Shine within our hearts LORD JESUS CHRIST, open the eyes
of our minds that we may comprehend the message of YOUR GOSPEL. Instill in us reverence
for YOUR blessed Commandments and may our lives be pleasing to YOU. In the name of the
FATHER, SON and of the HOLY SPIRIT. Amen!

The Grace of our LORD JESUS CHRIST, and the LOVE OF GOD THE FATHER, and the fellowship
of the HOLY SPIRIT be with you all.
PEOPLE: And also with you.

SONGS OF PRAISE
THE SPIRITUAL REFLECTION – HOMILY

The Heart of a Child

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16 (NIV)

"People were bringing little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them, but
the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them,
‘Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God
belongs to such as these. Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of
God like a little child will never enter it.’ And he took the children in his arms, placed his
hands on them and blessed them."
Introduction:
In this passage, we encounter Jesus in one of the most tender and revealing moments
of His ministry. The scene presents children being brought to Him for a blessing, only to
be met with rebuke from the disciples. But Jesus' response highlights something
profound about the nature of the kingdom of God and the posture with which we
should approach Him.
3 Points:
1. The Heart of Jesus Towards Children

The disciples rebuked those bringing children to Jesus. Perhaps they thought He was
too busy, that His work was too important to be interrupted by something they viewed
as trivial. But when Jesus saw this, Mark tells us He was indignant.

This reaction is important. Jesus was deeply offended by the disciples' attitude. Why?
Because children are precious in His sight. They are not a distraction or an
inconvenience. Jesus welcomes them and desires to bless them.

In fact, throughout the Gospels, we see that Jesus consistently uplifted the humble, the
marginalized, and those whom society often overlooked. In that culture, children were
seen as insignificant, yet Jesus placed them at the center, reminding us that the
kingdom of God is not about status, importance, or being "grown-up." It’s about
humility, simplicity, and openness.

Application:
This is a reminder for us today—both as parents and as a community of faith. How
often do we prioritize our own agendas, neglecting to nurture the spiritual lives of our
children? Jesus shows us that children are not too young or too insignificant to receive
His grace. We are called to lead them to Christ, for He delights in blessing them.

2. The Lesson of Childlike Faith

Jesus then uses this moment to teach His disciples and us a powerful truth: “The
kingdom of God belongs to such as these”. He continues by saying, “Truly I tell you,
anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”

What does it mean to receive the kingdom of God like a little child?

Children embody certain characteristics that Jesus points to as essential for entering His
kingdom:

• Trust: Children have a natural ability to trust completely. They rely on their
parents without question, confident that they will be cared for. Jesus is calling us
to have that same trust in our Heavenly Father.
• Humility: Children come without pretense. They aren’t concerned with status,
and they don’t try to prove themselves. They simply come as they are. Jesus
wants us to approach Him with humility, acknowledging our dependence on His
grace.
• Openness to Receive: Children are eager to receive gifts, and they do so
joyfully. The kingdom of God is a gift that cannot be earned or achieved through
our efforts. It is something we must receive freely, just as a child receives a gift.

Application:
Do we come to God with a childlike faith? Or do we come with conditions, with pride, or
with self-reliance? Jesus tells us that the only way to enter the kingdom is to let go of
our self-sufficiency and approach God with the simplicity, trust, and openness of a child.

3. The Warning Against Spiritual Pride

The disciples’ rebuke of those bringing children reveals something troubling: a form of
spiritual pride. They assumed that they knew better than the parents or even Jesus
about what was appropriate.

This spiritual pride can often creep into our own hearts. We can fall into the trap of
thinking that the kingdom of God is for those who are spiritually mature,
knowledgeable, or accomplished. But Jesus flips this thinking upside down. He says,
“The kingdom belongs to such as these”—those who come not with achievements, but
with empty hands.
Jesus warns us against the danger of thinking we can earn our way into God’s kingdom
or that we deserve it more than others. The kingdom is not about what we bring, but
about what we receive.

Application:
We need to examine our own hearts. Are we guilty of spiritual pride? Do we look down
on others, thinking we are closer to God because of our knowledge, status, or piety?
Jesus reminds us that unless we come like children—with humility, trust, and
dependence on God’s grace—we will not enter His kingdom.

Conclusion:

In this short but powerful passage, Jesus shows us the kind of heart that delights Him.
He welcomes the humble and the dependent, and He calls us to approach Him with
childlike faith.

Let us reflect on these truths:

• May we have the heart of Jesus toward children and all who are often
overlooked.
• May we cultivate a childlike faith, trusting, humble, and open to receive the gift
of His kingdom.
• And may we guard against the dangers of spiritual pride, remembering that we
enter the kingdom not by our own merit but by His grace alone.

Let the children come. And may we come with them—hearts full of wonder and trust,
ready to receive the blessings of the Kingdom. Amen.

TOGETHER: THE LORD’S PRAYER

Our FATHER which art in Heaven, hallowed bye THY Name, THY Kingdom come, THY
will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us
our debts, as forgive our debtors, and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from
evil for THINE is the Kingdom, and the POWER and the GLORY forever. AMEN!

Let us pray:

HOLY COMMUNION CEREMONY

CELEBRANT:

CHRIST IS IN THE MIDST OF US.

 THE SIGN OF PEACE
CELEBRANT: The LORD JESUS CHRIST said to HIS Apostles, “
PEACE I LEAVE WITH YOU, MY PEACE I GIVE TO YOU.”
PEOPLE: Amen!
CELEBRANT: Let us offer each other a sign of PEACE. Say:
PEACE BE WITH YOU!

BREAD
Let us give thanks to the LORD woo gave HIMSELF for the life of
the World. Whoo in the night HE was betrayed took Bread in
HOLY, PURE and SINLESS hands, and when HE had given thanks,
HE blessed it and gave it to HIS Apostles and said, “TAKE, EAT,
THIS IS MY BODY WHICH IS BROKEN FOR YOU, FOR THE
FORGIVESS OF SINS, DO THIS IN REMEMBRANCE OF ME.”

WINE
And likewise, after the supper, HE took the Cup and said,
“DRINK OF IT, ALL OF YOU, THIS IS MY BLOOD OF THE
NEW COVENANT WHICH IS SHED FOR YOU AND FOR
MANY FOR THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS, DO THIS IN
REMEMBRANCE OF ME.

THE LORD’S PRAYER

CELEBRANT:
OUR FATHER, WHO ART IN HEAVEN,
HALLOWED BE THY NAME, THY KINGDOM
COME, THY WILL BE DONE ON EARTH AS IT
 IS IN HEAVEN. GIVE US THIS DAY OUR
DAILY BREAD, AND FORGIVE US OUR
TRESPASSES AS WE FORGAVE THOSE WHO
TRESSPASSED AGAINST US, AND LEAD US
NOT INTO TEMPTATION BUT DELIVER US
FROM EVIL. FOR THINE IS THE KINGDOM,
AND THE POWER AND THE GLORY FOREVER
& EVER. AMEN!

Remembering, therefore, this command of the SAVIOR, and all that came
to pass for our sake, the Cross, the Tomb, the Resurrection on the third
day, the Ascension into heaven, the Enthronement at the right hand of the
FATHER, and the second Glorious coming of the LORD JESUS CHRIST. We
offer to YOU these Gifts from your own Gifts in all and for all.

Draw near, the Body and the Blood of CHRIST with the fullness of the HOLY
SPIRIT is given for the forgiveness of sins.

THE CHILD DEDICATION PROPER

VOWS OF PARENTS
Questions for the Parents:

1. Do you acknowledge that this child is a gift from God,

entrusted to your care, and that your role as parents is to
nurture and guide them in God’s ways?
o Response: We do.
2. Do you commit to raising your child in a home where Jesus is
honored, where the Bible is read and lived out, and where
love, grace, and forgiveness are modeled?
o Response: We do.
3. Will you seek to teach your child about the love of God, both
through your words and by living out your faith in your daily
life?
 o Response: We will.
WE COMMIT ALL THESE THINGS IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER, THE SON & THE HOLY
SPIRIT. AMEN!

VOWS OF THE SPONSORS

Questions for the Sponsors (Godparents):

1. Do you acknowledge the responsibility entrusted to you as

sponsors and the Second Parents of this child? And to
support the parents in raising this child?
o Response: We do.
2. Will you commit to pray for this child regularly, asking for
God’s guidance, protection, and blessing over their life?
o Response: We will.
3. Do you promise to encourage, support, and offer guidance to
this child, helping them grow in their understanding of God’s
love and truth as they journey through life?
o Response: We do.

CHRISMATION & DEDICATION OF THE CHILD

BLESSING WITH WATER:
BISHOP/PRIEST: The grace of our LORD JESUS CHRIST, and
the Love of GOD THE FATHER, and the Fellowship of the HOLY
SPIRIT be with all.
PEOPLE: And also with you and in your Spirit.
BISHOP/PRIEST: Lift up your hearts.
PEOPLE: We lift them up to the LORD

BISHOP/PRIEST:
NOTE: THE PRIEST DIP THE SPONGE IN PURE WATER
AND SPRINKLED THE CHILD, saying:
YOU ARE JUSTIFIED, YOU ARE ILLUMINED, YOU ARE
SANCTIFIED, YOU ARE WASHED BY THE BLOODD OF THE LAMB-
THE LORD JESUS CHRIST. IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER, THE
SON, AND THE HOLY SPIRIT. AMEN!

BLESSING WITH SALT:

BISHOP/PRIEST:
NOTE: THE PRIEST WILL PUT SALT ON CHILD’S FEET,
saying:

AS YOU ARE JUSTIFIED, YOU ARE ILLUMINED, YOU ARE

SANCTIFIED, YOU ARE WASHED BY THE BLOODD OF THE LAMB-
THE LORD JESUS CHRIST. FROM NOW ON, YOU WILL BECOME
THE SALT OF THE WORLD. IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER, THE
SON, AND THE HOLY SPIRIT. AMEN!

BLESSING WITH OIL:

BISHOP/PRIEST:
NOTE: THE PRIEST WILL NOW ANOINT THE CHILD WITH
OIL OF GLADNESS,
(Forhead)
saying:

AS YOU HAVE BEEN JUSTIFIED, YOU ARE ILLUMINED, YOU ARE

SANCTIFIED, YOU ARE WASHED BY THE BLOOD OF THE LAMB-
THE LORD JESUS CHRIST. I WILL NOW ANOINT YOU WITH
HOLY OIL OF GLADNESS TO REPRESENT THE PRESENCE OF THE
HOLY SPIRIT IN YOUR LIFE. IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER, THE
SON, AND THE HOLY SPIRIT. AMEN!!
 BLESSING WITH THE WORD (BIBLE)

2 Timothy 3:15 – "From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures,
which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ
Jesus."

"Heavenly Father, we ask for Your divine presence in this child's life.
May Your Word dwell richly in their heart, guiding them in wisdom and
truth. May they grow to love and follow You wholeheartedly, always
finding comfort and strength in Your promises. Bless them with faith,
joy, and peace, and let their life be a testimony of Your unfailing love. In
the name of Jesus Christ, IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER, THE SON, AND
THE HOLY SPIRIT. AMEN!

PRAYER FOR THE CHILD DURING A CHILD DEDICATION

Heavenly Father,

We come before You today with hearts full of gratitude and joy as
we dedicate this precious child to You. We thank You for the gift
of this young life, for the blessing they are to their family, and for
the incredible potential You have placed within them.

Lord, we pray that You will surround this child with Your love and
protection. Guide their steps, even from an early age, and may
Your hand be upon them in all that they do. Bless them with
health, wisdom, and strength as they grow physically,
emotionally, and spiritually.

We ask, Father, that You would pour out Your Holy Spirit upon
this child. May they come to know You intimately, to love You
with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength, and to follow You all
the days of their life. Help them to grow in faith, trusting in You
 and Your Word. May they be a shining light in this world, a
beacon of Your love and truth.

We lift up the parents and the sponsors today, that You would
equip them with wisdom, patience, and grace as they guide this
child in Your ways. Strengthen their faith, so that they can model
Your love and teach this child to walk in Your truth.

Lord, we place this child in Your hands today, knowing that You
have a special plan for their life. May Your purposes be fulfilled in
them, and may they always find their hope, joy, and strength in
You.

In the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray.

Amen.

ANNOUNCEMENT AND PRONOUNCEMENT

"In the presence of God and this congregation, we now come to present
this child in dedication to the Lord.

[Parents' Names], you stand here today acknowledging that your child,
[Child’s Name], is a gift from God, and you are committing to raise them in
the ways of the Lord. As parents, you are committing to teach them God’s
Word, model a Christ-centered life, and pray for them continually.

BY THE POWER AND AUTHORITY VESTED UPON ME AS MINISTER OF THE

GOSPEL. THEREFORE, IN THE NAME OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST, WE
NOW PRESENT [CHILD’S NAME] IN DEDICATION TO GOD, ASKING FOR
HIS DIVINE PROTECTION, BLESSING, AND GUIDANCE OVER THIS CHILD’S
LIFE." I NOW COMMIT AND DEDICATE THIS PRECIOUS
CHILD:____________________
IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER, THE SON AND THE HOLY SPIRIT.
AMEN!

AND FROM THIS TIME FORTH THIS CHILD WILL BE CALLED AND
NAMED AS:

__________________________________
IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER, THE SON, AND THE HOLY
SIPIRIT. AMEN!

PRESENTATION OF THE CHILD

BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN THE LORD, LADIES & GENTLEMEN MAY I PRESENT TO
NOW:
________________________________

WELCOME TO THE CHRISTIAN WORLD!!! GLORY TO GOD

BENEDICTION AND DISMISSAL

CELEBRANT:
“THE LORD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU THE LORD MAKE HIS
FACE TO SHINE UPON YOU, AND BE GRACIOUS UNTO YOU, THE
LORD LIFT UP HIS COUNTENANCE UPON YOU, AND GIVE YOU
PEACE, BOTH NOW AND IN THE LIFE EVERLASTING. IN THE
NAME OF THE FATHER, THE SON, AND THE HOLY [Link].”