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Korey
Knobloch
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Hi, guys —
My children were both baptized Catholic. My
wife and I completed all of our RCIA classes
and we were told we could be baptized but
one week before the Baptism was scheduled,
were told we could not due to a previous
marriage.
- Can my children still receive their First
Communion even though we, as their parents, are not yet Catholic?
Thanks for your help.
Korey
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Can
my children receive their First Communion
though, as their parents, we are not yet Catholic? }
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Eric
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Hi, Korey —
There is no canonical impediment
to it but it's probably subject to
the discretion of your pastor, so
ask him. You might have a
case for a canonical lawsuit if he
refuses (canonically, the only requirement
is that the child needs to be prepared) but you have to ask whether it's
worth it.
Here are the relevant canons in canon law to First Communion.
Canon 912 Any baptized person
not prohibited by law can and
must be admitted to holy communion.
Canon 913 §1. The administration
of the Most Holy Eucharist to
children requires that they have
sufficient knowledge and careful
preparation so that they understand
the mystery of Christ according
to their capacity and are able
to receive the body of Christ
with faith and devotion.
Canon 914 It is primarily the
duty of parents and those who
take the place of parents, as
well as the duty of pastors, to
take care that children who have
reached the use of reason are
prepared properly and, after they
have made sacramental confession,
are refreshed with this divine
food as soon as possible. It is
for the pastor to exercise vigilance
so that children who have not
attained the use of reason or
whom he judges are not sufficiently
disposed do not approach holy
communion. |
Eric
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Paul
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Hi, Korey —
I would add to Eric's response that
baptized Catholics may receive their
First Communion after the age of
reason (7) and with the pastor's
approval . . . that the [child|adult] has
been properly [catechized|prepared].
I don't think you should have a problem.
Paul
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