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Hi, Anonymous —
Church law does not often address
specifically the case of a disabled
individual but common sense, mercy,
compassion, and the example of the
Gospel would dictate that they have
equal access to the sacraments to
the extent their condition permits.
The only reason I can think of why
a disabled person might not be granted
Confirmation is if they are incapable
of the use of reason. The same would
apply to the Eucharist, though not
to Baptism. If you go to an Eastern-Rite
Catholic church, they'd be able to
offer both.
I am not sure what you mean by may
a priest give any grace other than
full RCIA. It depends on whether
you are speaking of a convert or
a Catholic baptized as an infant.
As I said above, anyone can receive
Baptism. For a Catholic, baptized
as an infant, there is no question
of RCIA , which is for non-Catholics.
For a baptized non-Catholic Christian without
the use of reason converting
to Catholicism, this would be the most
difficult case:
- they cannot be baptized
- they cannot make a profession
of faith
- they cannot receive the Eucharist
in the Roman Rite, and
- they cannot be confirmed in the
Roman Rite.
(This is what I know, not being a
priest. I don't know the details
of what they can do in this situation.)
Eucharist and Confirmation are the
two sacraments of Initiation beyond
Baptism.
- Can you provide more specifics
about the nature of the disability?
If it is a disability that excludes
the use of reason perhaps we can
do some additional research.
If it is a different situation, I
don't want to do research that doesn't
pertain to your question.
Eric
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