I agree with you, cothrige, but unfortunately, MANY people, including Catholics throw up the “but they don’t UNDERSTAND” argument. I was only trying to respond to that inevitability.
You are correct, of course, that “understanding” is not necessary for the reception of the sacraments. I would be perfectly OK with lowering the ages all the way down to newborn. It is most imperative that the graces not be withheld.
Regards,
The majority of Eastern Catholic Churches administer the sacraments of initiation at the same time. Only the Latin Church has doled them out over a period of years. . The "don't understand" argument is quite ridiculous. We all remember that question in our Baltimore Catechism: "What is a Sacrament?" R: A Sacrament is an outward sign instituted by Christ to give grace. (although mine said 'conveys grace'). We need those graces to stay on course throughout our life.