“Why should confirmation be earlier? It reflects a proper theology of the sacraments and grace! Why do we hold out confirmation like a carrot on stick to teenagers, when they could have already lived +5 years with the sacramental grace of confirmation? We must not underestimate the power of God's grace”
“Why should confirmation be earlier? It reflects a proper theology of the sacraments and grace! Why do we hold out confirmation like a carrot on stick to teenagers, when they could have already lived +5 years with the sacramental grace of confirmation? We must not underestimate the power of God's grace”
Yes, I couldn’t agree more! Most catechists are frustrated that the teens (and parents) think that Confirmation is graduation, but our system sends that message.
If it’s all about grace, why can’t our kids have it at least by the age of reason?
“Why should confirmation be earlier? It reflects a proper theology of the sacraments and grace! Why do we hold out confirmation like a carrot on stick to teenagers, when they could have already lived +5 years with the sacramental grace of confirmation? We must not underestimate the power of God's grace”
Yes, I couldn’t agree more! Most catechists are frustrated that the teens (and parents) think that Confirmation is graduation, but our system sends that message.
If it’s all about grace, why can’t our kids have it at least by the age of reason?