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Since St. Pius X, who was pope from 1903-1914, Catholic children have been encouraged to approach the sacrament of the Eucharist as soon as they reach the age of reason and are able to understand the points of catechism relevant to the Eucharistic doctrines pertinent for their level of understanding. Most importantly, children must understand that it is the real Body and Blood of Jesus Christ that they are receiving in the Holy Eucharist. First Communions for Catholics usually are given around the age of 7 years old. Many parochial schools conduct classes for the reception of the sacrament as part of the school curriculum for Grade 2. Converts to the Catholic Faith who already possess the mature faculty of reason may receive Communion as soon as they are baptized, provided they have displayed an understanding of the catechism concerning It.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 16y agoUsually around the age of 7 or 8. You can also say when they become capable of moral responsibility.
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∙ 12y agoEvery parish sets its own date for First Holy Communion. It is commonly held in the spring - April or May.
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∙ 12y agoThe month when most parishes hold their First Communion Masses is during May.
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∙ 11y agoAround age 8
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What grade do you make your communion in?
In most parishes it is the 2nd grade students who receive their First Holy Communion.
What age do most catholics start religion school?
Given that religious instruction is meant to be the responsibility of parents as well as schools in Catholicism, from as early an age as possible.
What do Catholics do every week?
Catholics may receive Holy Communion anytime they are at Mass and are in a state of grace, once a day, and even a second time, if they are at an entire second Mass. If they are not in a state of grace, to receive Holy Communion would be a grave sin of sacrilege.
What is a Holy Communion and what age do you receive it?
Most Catholic children receive their First Holy Communion when they reach the age of reason, about seven years of age. Communion is the receiving of the body and blood of Christ that have been transformed from simple bread and wine at the consecration of the Mass. Children usually require one or two years of education about the sacrament before they receive communion for the first time.
How often should you take Communion?
You may never "take" Holy Communion, you may only "receive" Holy Communion. You should receive Holy Communion as frequently as you can, while you are in a state of grace, and have been fasting. You may not receive Holy Communion more than twice a day, and the second time only if you have been to an entire Mass. If you are not in a state of grace, or are not fasting, or have already received Holy Communion that day, you should never receive.
What do you say when you receive the wafer at communion in Anglican church?
hen you receive the wafer at communion in the Anglican church, you simply say, "Amen". This is the same in most Christian Churches.
Can Catholic receive communion outside Catholic church example at lutheran church?
Ordinarily, a Catholic should only receive Holy Communion in a Roman Catholic Mass. Most other churches are not in communion with the Pope and disagree on certain doctrines, and so have removed themselves and established themselves as a separate church. Catholics believe that because of this, their communion is not the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus Christ. To participate in their communion would mean that one would be participating in their service, which would be to deny the Catholic Faith's teachings on the Eucharist, etc. Therefore, a Catholic usually cannot receive communion in these churches. There are possibly some exceptions - see your local Catholic priest to learn about it.
What age to you receive ashes?
Ash Wednesday, when ashes are distributed, is observed by those who are of the Roman Catholic faith. It is not specific to a particular age but typically individuals start receiving ashes as children around the age of 7 when they have received their First Communion.
Why is Baptism not the important sacrament for Catholics?
Baptism IS an important Sacrament for Catholics. It is the first Sacrament of 7 that we receive. Here is a link that will explain about the seven Sacramants of the Catholic Church. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sacraments_of_the_Catholic_Church It is the MOST important Sacrament for Catholics because without it we would not be able to receive the other six Sacraments.
Can a non-Catholic receive Holy Communion at a Catholic service?
Generally, the answer is no. However, certain circumstances may allow for it. 1) Roman Catholics who do not have access to a Roman Catholic Mass may receive communion from Orthodox churches. However, most Orthodox churches have rules that they can not give Roman Catholics communion. 2) In danger of death, a Roman Catholic can receive communion from another church with valid sacraments, for example, any of the Orthodox churches. 3)Roman Catholics can not receive communion while attending Protestant religious services.generally no, since they have not been baptized in the faith of that particular Christian group.
Do Catholics take communion?
As of current times, the RC church does not recognize nor practice 'open communion' with other religions. Their belief is that this would imply that all Christian churches are 'united as one' which in their eyes is not so. Most other Christian/Protestant churches welcome any RC parishioner with open arms to participate in Holy Communion. As long as the person believe that Jesus Christ is their Savior, they are welcome to share in this Holy meal.
Can a man whose wife is not Catholic receive communion?
Yes, as long as you are not in a state of mortal sin. To be able to receive Holy Communion worthily one must not be in mortal sin, believe that the consecrated bread and wine are really the Body and Blood of Christ, and have fasted for one hour before receiving Holy Communion. If your wife is not Catholic, she may not receive Holy Communion, but you can. The above is absolutely true within the Catholic Church. However you can both receive communion if you attend a non-catholic Church (such as an Anglican Church) as Anglicans recognise any communicant member of any other denomination as having the right to receive communion within their own church.
