Children and Communion
Some time ago, I participated in a debate on this subject, and was asked to argue in favour of the following motion:-
“We believe that it is right and proper for children who are baptised members of the church to be admitted to Holy Communion prior to their confirmation but following suitable preparation and instruction.”
Here’s my argument. (Please bear in mind that the debate took place within an Anglican context).
Specifically, the parish may ask for the bishop’s permission for children to be so admitted, providing that the child has reached the age of seven years; that the child is regularly involved in Christian teaching and attendance at Sunday worship; and that the child has undergone a period of instruction and preparation.…