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To: RKBA Democrat
I take the perspective that Baptism, Eucharist, and Chrismation are gifts, not something to be earned. Thus I don't see the reason to delay their administration to age 7, 12, or 16. In my view, all three of these mysteries (sacraments) should be administered as soon as possible, preferably shortly after birth.

I think the Eastern uniates practice Baptism and Chrismation (their counterpart to Confirmation) shortly after birth.
7 posted on 10/21/2005 7:25:05 PM PDT by hispanichoosier
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To: hispanichoosier

Actually, most Eastern Catholic Churches administer Chrismation at the same time as Baptism, along with Holy Communion. All three are received at once.


8 posted on 10/21/2005 8:44:50 PM PDT by Balt
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