Catholic Word of the Day: CANONICAL AGE, 11-21-09

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CANONICAL AGE

The age of reason, fixed by canon law, when a person is permitted or required to receive the sacraments. It differs for various sacraments. For penance and the Eucharist it is commonly assumed to be at the age of reason. For religious profession and holding certain ecclesiastical offices the canonical age if further specified and widely varies.

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I know that most First Communion classes and First Reconciliation classes are held for second graders.

What about these other canonical ages?

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Casualism	Victim	Frustulum
Unity	Isaiah	Episcopal Curia
Wake	Canonical Age

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Age for Confirmation is established at the Diocese level. Wikipedia says the minimum age for marriage is 16 for males and 14 for females.

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Casualism	Victim	Frustulum
Unity	Isaiah	Episcopal Curia
Wake	Canonical Age