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How old does a child have to be before catechism is required before he can be baptized?
In the Catholic Church, infants are baptized within days, if not the very day, they are born. Obviously, no catechism is provided or required as the infant does not have… the ability to comprehend anything. What is required is that the godparents of the child, who represent the child, are Catholics in good stead who know their catechism and who can help rear the child Catholic through good example, teaching and prayer. Children are taught catechism naturally through osmosis while growing up in Catholic families. Parents can begin teaching the child basic truths and devotions as soon as the child is able to mimic and grasp things. The child will quickly become familiar with these things even if they can not articulate or understand them. When the child reaches the age of reason, around 7 or 8 years old, specific catechesis can begin towards the sacraments, such as Confession, receiving Communion and Confirmation (though in some rites Confirmation is administered with Baptism). (MORE)
