if you have a child who has not received the eucharist, what steps must be done before the child can take this sacrament?
2007-11-08 18:10:43 · 9 answers · asked by john doe 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Baptism and usually two years of religious education classes leading up to First Reconciliation and then First Eucharist.
With love in Christ.
2007-11-09 17:49:09 · answer #1 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The child must be at the recognized age to understand the concepts of the Eucharist (usually age 7) and must receive instruction about the Sacraments of the Holy Eucharist *and* Reconciliation (confession/absolution/penance). Then the child makes his/her first Penance and receives his/her first Communion shortly afterwards.
Some diocese are not performing the Sacrament of Confirmation first, which is done at a minimum age of 8. You'd have to check with your parish to know for sure.
Also, instruction for these Sacraments typically begins right after Christmas and entire classes of children receive their firsts on the same day. If your child does not attend Catholic school, you'd have to enroll him/her in a CCD class at the parish for instruction.
2007-11-09 10:31:03 · answer #2 · answered by sparki777 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Baptism, First Communion, and Reconciliation are required. Confirmation will come later in the child's life.
Please, contact your local Catholic Parish for information on this subject. These answer forums are a terrible place to find the correct guidance.
2007-11-09 02:22:53 · answer #3 · answered by thisismattwade 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Speak to the director of religious education. They usually require a year or two of classes before receiving First Communion.
2007-11-09 02:18:21 · answer #4 · answered by The First Dragon 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the child must be a baptized catholic, have made first confession and then they will take classes to prepare for first holy communion(eucharist). talk to your parish priest for further instructions. god bless
2007-11-10 02:35:53 · answer #5 · answered by fenian1916 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Confirmation
2007-11-09 02:14:27 · answer #6 · answered by brainstorm 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
since the eucharist has it's origins in the cult of osiris, you need to understand that subject first before you administer a pagan rite to an innocent child.
2007-11-09 02:45:52 · answer #7 · answered by eelai000 5 · 0⤊ 6⤋
He/she must be confirmed and baptized first.
2007-11-09 02:19:13 · answer #8 · answered by Averell A 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They have to memorize the Creed.
I had to.
2007-11-09 02:25:04 · answer #9 · answered by Somewhat Enlightened, the Parrot of Truth 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋