It did before 1910 and it does again in more and more dioceses. Mine is the only one I know of that has regressed: we had 9 years of Confirmation then First Communion at the same Mass around age 7 then we were merged with a diocese that Confirmed in grade 10 – now we’re back to Confirmation between grades 6 & 10.Why shouldn’t it be? Confirmation is not required to receive Communion.
It is in the Eastern Churches. The question should be why the Roman is the only sui juris church that does not follow this discipline.
from: Angel Bradford
I’m wondering if you can provide a source for this information?What is happening in Europe and what we have been told to do by the Vatican is to confirm at the age of 7. The U.S. was told to do this over 20 years ago and we have asked for and been granted extensions several times. The Vatican has said no more extensions.
I don’t know if it’s a heresy but the discipline is certainly wrong headed. I don’t know why most RCs at least in America offer the Eucharist prior to confirmation. Nor do I understand why the three initiatory sacraments aren’t done all at one time.I have found an older thred that answers my question, thank you .
What we have occurring today is absolutely a heresy.
Do you have a link? This is very encouraging.What is happening in Europe and what we have been told to do by the Vatican is to confirm at the age of 7. The U.S. was told to do this over 20 years ago and we have asked for and been granted extensions several times. The Vatican has said no more extensions.