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To: momtothree
The Holy Eucharist in Eastern Catholic churches, where everyone -- infants included -- receives after their baptism, and young children receive at any Divine Liturgy with their parents' permission, isn't "holy and special," then?

I don't see any theological reason not to communicate young children, only a practical one (very little ones may spit it out).

Even in the Latin church, babies in danger of death may be given Viaticum.

20 posted on 04/10/2014 4:56:26 AM PDT by Campion
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To: Campion

I didn’t say that other churches Communion wasn’t holy and special. That being said, Catholics view the Body and Blood of Christ very differently than many other Christian religions. For example... Penance, First Holy Communion and Confirmation has to be age appropriate. The child has to be aware of the full undertaking, responsibility and sacredness of the Sacrament. Sorry if you are offended by what I wrote. Perhaps if the writer of the article is really upset about the Church’s stance... she can convert to another religion. IMHO.


25 posted on 04/10/2014 5:24:17 AM PDT by momtothree
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