I think you missed my point. OF COURSE a 7 year old can receive the sacraments. I never said they couldn’t. In my diocese, 6-8 yr olds receive confirmation before their first communion and reconciliation before both. They are prepared in small groups over 4-6 weeks.
However, I would not subject a 17 yr old to preparation materials made fo…
I think you missed my point. OF COURSE a 7 year old can receive the sacraments. I never said they couldn’t. In my diocese, 6-8 yr olds receive confirmation before their first communion and reconciliation before both. They are prepared in small groups over 4-6 weeks.
However, I would not subject a 17 yr old to preparation materials made for 6-8 yr olds. My Greek Orthodox friends all did ‘Sunday school’ during the first part of Divine Liturgy and returned to receive with the congregation. Formation of children even if they have received all the sacraments is their right and our responsibility as adults. I think we actually agree here…
I think you missed my point. OF COURSE a 7 year old can receive the sacraments. I never said they couldn’t. In my diocese, 6-8 yr olds receive confirmation before their first communion and reconciliation before both. They are prepared in small groups over 4-6 weeks.
However, I would not subject a 17 yr old to preparation materials made for 6-8 yr olds. My Greek Orthodox friends all did ‘Sunday school’ during the first part of Divine Liturgy and returned to receive with the congregation. Formation of children even if they have received all the sacraments is their right and our responsibility as adults. I think we actually agree here…