{"id":2590,"date":"2026-06-24T16:17:31","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T14:17:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.icf.church\/zuerich\/child-blessing\/"},"modified":"2026-09-10T08:21:27","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T06:21:27","slug":"child-dedication","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/icf.church\/zuerich\/en\/child-dedication\/","title":{"rendered":"Child Dedication"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"block-5\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-4\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-center align-items-md-center\">\n  <h1 id=\"block-1\" class=\"h1 text-start\">\n  Child Dedication<\/h1>\n\n<p id=\"block-2\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  Three times a year, there is an opportunity to have children blessed in a Celebration. With this, parents and the entire church community express their desire to God that this child may personally come to know God on their life&#8217;s journey. Together with the parents, we wish for this child to choose a personal relationship with God. We also want to bless the parents and ask for God&#8217;s wisdom and strength in raising them.<\/p>\n\n\n  <div>\n    <a id=\"block-3\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.icf.ch\/kindersegnung\" rel=\"\" class=\"wp-block-yellowtree-button-link btn btn-action-1\">\n      <span>I would like to register my child<\/span>\n          <\/a>\n  <\/div><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><div id=\"block-12\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-9\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 col-md-6 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <h2 id=\"block-6\" class=\"h2 text-start\">\n  What to expect?<\/h2>\n\n<p id=\"block-7\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  The Child Dedication in Zurich takes place in its own Celebration at 9:30 AM. From June onwards, it will take place at 4:00 PM.<\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-8\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  This Celebration is entirely geared towards families, where everyone \u2013 including children \u2013 can participate. You can invite your relatives, the child&#8217;s grandparents, godparents, friends, and guests specifically to this event. Afterwards, everyone is invited to coffee and cake together.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block-11\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 col-md-6 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <figure class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio wp-block-embed has-context-height is-provider-youtube is-type-video\">\n  <div class=\"ratio\" style=\"--bs-aspect-ratio:56.25%\">\n          <div class=\"media-defer rounded overflow-hidden bg-black\" data-defer-target=\"iframe\" data-defer-url=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8V_snqqNYDk?feature=oembed&amp;autoplay=1&amp;iv_load_policy=3&amp;rel=0&amp;dnt=0\" data-consent-required=\"marketing\">\n\n        <div class=\"media-defer__content h-100\" style=\"display: none;\">\n          <iframe width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen title=\"Kindersegnung   ICF Church  -  VISION\"><\/iframe>        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"media-defer__placeholder h-100 position-relative\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"video-thumbnail w-100 h-100 object-fit-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/icf.church\/zuerich\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/youtube-thumbs\/8V_snqqNYDk-hqdefault.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/icf.church\/zuerich\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/youtube-thumbs\/8V_snqqNYDk-maxresdefault.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/icf.church\/zuerich\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/youtube-thumbs\/8V_snqqNYDk-hqdefault.jpg 480w, https:\/\/icf.church\/zuerich\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/youtube-thumbs\/8V_snqqNYDk-sddefault.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" alt=\"Kindersegnung   ICF Church  -  VISION\" draggable=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\n          <button class=\"video-toggle show\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"play content\">\n          <\/button>\n\n                      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"position-absolute end-0 bottom-0 video-provider-image\" src=\"https:\/\/icf.church\/zuerich\/wp-content\/themes\/icf\/assets\/youtube-type-logo.svg\" alt=\"YouTube\" loading=\"lazy\">\n          \n          <div data-consent=\"marketing\" data-inverse class=\"position-absolute bottom-0 start-0 end-0 p-3 text-white bg-black bg-opacity-50 text-center\">\n            <p class=\"mb-0 small\">\n              \ud83c\udfa5 By clicking, content from Youtube loads. You allow cookies for marketing. Learn more in our <a href=\"https:\/\/icf.church\/zuerich\/en\/privacy\/\" class=\"text-white\">Privacy Policy<\/a>.            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n  <\/figure><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><div id=\"block-21\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-16\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 col-md-6 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <h2 id=\"block-13\" class=\"h2 text-start\">\n  Upcoming Dates<\/h2>\n\n<p id=\"block-14\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  You can find the upcoming dates for Child Dedications in the events calendar under Family Events.<\/p>\n\n\n  <div>\n    <a id=\"block-15\" href=\"https:\/\/icf.church\/zuerich\/en\/offers\/?group=Family\" rel=\"\" class=\"wp-block-yellowtree-button-link btn btn-default btn-sm\">\n      <span>View dates in the event calendar<\/span>\n          <\/a>\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block-20\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 col-md-6 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <h2 id=\"block-17\" class=\"h2 text-start\">\n  Registration<\/h2>\n\n<p id=\"block-18\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  Register your child for the next Child Dedication using our form.<\/p>\n\n\n  <div>\n    <a id=\"block-19\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.icf.ch\/kindersegnung\" rel=\"\" class=\"wp-block-yellowtree-button-link btn btn-action-1 btn-sm\">\n      <span>To registration<\/span>\n          <\/a>\n  <\/div><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><div id=\"block-44\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-43\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <h2 id=\"block-22\" class=\"h2 text-start\">\n  FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"block-42\" class=\"accordion\">\n  <body>\n\n<div id=\"block-25\" data-bs-theme=\"dark\" class=\"overflow-hidden wp-block-yellowtree-accordion-item\">\n  <div class=\"accordion-header\">\n    <button class=\"accordion-button rounded-0 collapsed focus-ring-inset\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#block-25-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"block-25-collapse\">\n      <div>\n        <h3 class=\"mb-0\">\n          How does a Child Dedication at ICF Zurich work?        <\/h3>\n              <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ms-auto accordion-icons icon-container-base\">\n        <i class=\"icon fa-arrow-right accordion-icon-default\"><\/i>\n        <i class=\"icon fa-close accordion-icon-alt\"><\/i>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/button>\n  <\/div>\n  <div id=\"block-25-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" data-bs-parent=\"#block-42\">\n    <div class=\"accordion-body pt-0\">\n      <p id=\"block-23\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  Our Child Dedication at ICF Zurich is a very special moment for families. We celebrate it in its own Celebration in the Loft, a cozy atmosphere above the main hall. After some worship songs sung together, which are suitable for children and older people, there is a short Sermon about family and children.<\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-24\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  The highlight is the blessing: Each child is blessed in the circle of their family and has a dedicated spot reserved in the room. Our prayer team takes time to bless each individual child. Godparents or grandparents also have the opportunity to participate. After the blessing, we invite everyone to coffee and cake to round off this special day together.<\/p>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block-28\" data-bs-theme=\"dark\" class=\"overflow-hidden wp-block-yellowtree-accordion-item\">\n  <div class=\"accordion-header\">\n    <button class=\"accordion-button rounded-0 collapsed focus-ring-inset\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#block-28-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"block-28-collapse\">\n      <div>\n        <h3 class=\"mb-0\">\n          Do godparents have a special role in this Child Dedication?        <\/h3>\n              <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ms-auto accordion-icons icon-container-base\">\n        <i class=\"icon fa-arrow-right accordion-icon-default\"><\/i>\n        <i class=\"icon fa-close accordion-icon-alt\"><\/i>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/button>\n  <\/div>\n  <div id=\"block-28-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" data-bs-parent=\"#block-42\">\n    <div class=\"accordion-body pt-0\">\n      <p id=\"block-26\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  As soon as we move to the ceremonial part of the blessing, we warmly invite you to come with your child and your loved ones to the table decorated with your child&#8217;s name. Take time at this special place to pray together for your child in the circle of family and friends.<\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-27\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  Our blessing team will visit each table and bless each child. Godparents are also welcome to share personal words with the child or the parents and pray for the child, if desired.<\/p>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block-30\" data-bs-theme=\"dark\" class=\"overflow-hidden wp-block-yellowtree-accordion-item\">\n  <div class=\"accordion-header\">\n    <button class=\"accordion-button rounded-0 collapsed focus-ring-inset\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#block-30-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"block-30-collapse\">\n      <div>\n        <h3 class=\"mb-0\">\n          Is there a children&#039;s program for older children?        <\/h3>\n              <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ms-auto accordion-icons icon-container-base\">\n        <i class=\"icon fa-arrow-right accordion-icon-default\"><\/i>\n        <i class=\"icon fa-close accordion-icon-alt\"><\/i>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/button>\n  <\/div>\n  <div id=\"block-30-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" data-bs-parent=\"#block-42\">\n    <div class=\"accordion-body pt-0\">\n      <p id=\"block-29\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  No, all children are warmly welcome at the Child Dedication. The Sermon lasts a maximum of 15 minutes, and the volume is adjusted accordingly.<\/p>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block-33\" data-bs-theme=\"dark\" class=\"overflow-hidden wp-block-yellowtree-accordion-item\">\n  <div class=\"accordion-header\">\n    <button class=\"accordion-button rounded-0 collapsed focus-ring-inset\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#block-33-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"block-33-collapse\">\n      <div>\n        <h3 class=\"mb-0\">\n          Do we have to be members of ICF Zurich to have our child blessed?        <\/h3>\n              <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ms-auto accordion-icons icon-container-base\">\n        <i class=\"icon fa-arrow-right accordion-icon-default\"><\/i>\n        <i class=\"icon fa-close accordion-icon-alt\"><\/i>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/button>\n  <\/div>\n  <div id=\"block-33-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" data-bs-parent=\"#block-42\">\n    <div class=\"accordion-body pt-0\">\n      <p id=\"block-31\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  No. There is no membership at ICF Zurich. If you count ICF as your church or don&#8217;t have a church, you are warmly welcome to have your child blessed with us.<\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-32\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  However, if you are regularly part of another church, we recommend celebrating the Child Dedication in your own church.<\/p>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block-35\" data-bs-theme=\"dark\" class=\"overflow-hidden wp-block-yellowtree-accordion-item\">\n  <div class=\"accordion-header\">\n    <button class=\"accordion-button rounded-0 collapsed focus-ring-inset\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#block-35-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"block-35-collapse\">\n      <div>\n        <h3 class=\"mb-0\">\n          Can we bring relatives and friends to the Child Dedication?        <\/h3>\n              <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ms-auto accordion-icons icon-container-base\">\n        <i class=\"icon fa-arrow-right accordion-icon-default\"><\/i>\n        <i class=\"icon fa-close accordion-icon-alt\"><\/i>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/button>\n  <\/div>\n  <div id=\"block-35-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" data-bs-parent=\"#block-42\">\n    <div class=\"accordion-body pt-0\">\n      <p id=\"block-34\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  Yes, you can invite as many friends and relatives as you like. Use this opportunity to pray together for your child.<\/p>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block-39\" data-bs-theme=\"dark\" class=\"overflow-hidden wp-block-yellowtree-accordion-item\">\n  <div class=\"accordion-header\">\n    <button class=\"accordion-button rounded-0 collapsed focus-ring-inset\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#block-39-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"block-39-collapse\">\n      <div>\n        <h3 class=\"mb-0\">\n          Who blesses our child?        <\/h3>\n              <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ms-auto accordion-icons icon-container-base\">\n        <i class=\"icon fa-arrow-right accordion-icon-default\"><\/i>\n        <i class=\"icon fa-close accordion-icon-alt\"><\/i>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/button>\n  <\/div>\n  <div id=\"block-39-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" data-bs-parent=\"#block-42\">\n    <div class=\"accordion-body pt-0\">\n      <p id=\"block-36\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  People from the prayer team as well as Community Pastors from ICF Zurich bless your child.<\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-37\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  During the blessing time, each child has their own table. Parents, relatives, and friends gather there. Together, they pray for the child and the child is personally blessed.<\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-38\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  This moment does not take place in front of all guests on stage, but in a personal setting at the table. The blessing time lasts about 10\u201315 minutes.<\/p>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block-41\" data-bs-theme=\"dark\" class=\"overflow-hidden wp-block-yellowtree-accordion-item\">\n  <div class=\"accordion-header\">\n    <button class=\"accordion-button rounded-0 collapsed focus-ring-inset\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#block-41-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"block-41-collapse\">\n      <div>\n        <h3 class=\"mb-0\">\n          Will photos be taken during the blessing or can we take photos ourselves?        <\/h3>\n              <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ms-auto accordion-icons icon-container-base\">\n        <i class=\"icon fa-arrow-right accordion-icon-default\"><\/i>\n        <i class=\"icon fa-close accordion-icon-alt\"><\/i>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/button>\n  <\/div>\n  <div id=\"block-41-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" data-bs-parent=\"#block-42\">\n    <div class=\"accordion-body pt-0\">\n      <p id=\"block-40\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  Yes. During the Child Dedication, a photographer is on-site and takes photos of this special moment. The pictures are then made available exclusively to the families and are not published online.<\/p>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/body><\/div><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><div id=\"block-51\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-48\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 col-lg-7 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-lg-stretch\">\n  <h2 id=\"block-45\" class=\"h2 text-start\">\n  Contact<\/h2>\n\n<p id=\"block-46\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  If you have any questions about Child Dedications and Family Events, Daniel N\u00fcesch and his team are happy to help.<\/p>\n\n<p id=\"block-47\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  Contact for families:<br>Daniel N\u00fcesch and team<br><a href=\"mailto:daniel.nueesch@icf.ch\">daniel.nueesch@icf.ch<\/a> or directly with the ICF Kids Team.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block-50\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 col-lg-5 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-lg-stretch\">\n  <div class=\"mw-100\">\n      <figure id=\"block-49\">\n      <div class=\"img-wrap\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;max-width:100%\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/icf.church\/zuerich\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/dani_marianne_nuesch.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/icf.church\/zuerich\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/dani_marianne_nuesch.jpg 960w, https:\/\/icf.church\/zuerich\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/dani_marianne_nuesch-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/icf.church\/zuerich\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/dani_marianne_nuesch-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/icf.church\/zuerich\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/dani_marianne_nuesch-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" class=\"img-fluid w-100 h-100 rounded object-fit-cover\" style=\"object-position: center center\">\n      <\/div>\n          <\/figure>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":40,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_seopress_robots_follow":"","_seopress_robots_imageindex":"","_seopress_robots_snippet":"","_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_robots_breadcrumbs":"","_seopress_robots_freeze_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_custom_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_canonical":"","_seopress_social_fb_title":"","_seopress_social_fb_desc":"","_seopress_social_fb_img":"","_seopress_social_fb_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_height":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_title":"","_seopress_social_twitter_desc":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_height":0,"_seopress_redirections_value":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled_regex":"","_seopress_redirections_logged_status":"","_seopress_redirections_param":"","_seopress_redirections_type":0,"_seopress_analysis_target_kw":"","_seopress_news_disabled":"","_seopress_video_disabled":"","_seopress_video":[],"_seopress_pro_schemas_manual":[],"_seopress_pro_rich_snippets_disable_all":"","_seopress_pro_rich_snippets_disable":[],"_seopress_pro_schemas":[],"yt_custom_styles_scss":"","yt_custom_styles_rounded_corners":false,"yt_custom_styles_color_scheme":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2590","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/icf.church\/zuerich\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2590","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/icf.church\/zuerich\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/icf.church\/zuerich\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/icf.church\/zuerich\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/icf.church\/zuerich\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2590"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/icf.church\/zuerich\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2590\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17367,"href":"https:\/\/icf.church\/zuerich\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2590\/revisions\/17367"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/icf.church\/zuerich\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2590"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}