Question

[Soccermomv02]

Uncertain about something, my daughter has done her 1st communion, she is 10 , can she recieve communion during mass without confession ?

 

[nicolep]

Uncertain about something, my daughter has done her 1st communion, she is 10 , can she recieve communion during mass without confession ?

If she’s free of mortal sin, yes. The age of reason is seven. Anyone over that age is capable of mortal sin. She will have to determine if confession is needed with the help of a priest and you if she’s comfortable doing so.

 

[Waiting]

If she’s free of mortal sin, yes. The age of reason is seven. Anyone over that age is capable of mortal sin. She will have to determine if confession is needed with the help of a priest and you if she’s comfortable doing so.

Why not take her to Church this weekend for Confession? The Church does want children to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation before First Communion. If this is her first confession, you can review the essentials with her before taking her.

 

[joanofarc2008]

I would just take her with you to Confession when you go and give her a copy of a examinaiton of conscience for children. Let her know that this is a good time for her to go and that she does not need to discuss anything with you that is discussed in the confessional. It will get her in the habit of going and using the Sacrament.

 

[marica_mandic]

If she’s free of mortal sin, yes. The age of reason is seven. Anyone over that age is capable of mortal sin. She will have to determine if confession is needed with the help of a priest and you if she’s comfortable doing so.

I agree. She must see how she stay with sins, I many times do not know can I go or not to go on Holy Communion,and when I am not sure , then I do not go.

 

[TimothyH]

If she’s free of mortal sin, yes. The age of reason is seven. Anyone over that age is capable of mortal sin. She will have to determine if confession is needed with the help of a priest and you if she’s comfortable doing so.

Just to add a point of clarity.

The age of reason cannot be pinned down to a specific age. I don’t think there is a rule. Seven is the commonly accepted norm. Now that I think about it, the norm is actually second grade.

I know a boy who took his first communion at five. He was somewhat advanced in maturity and understanding. Communion used to be given to infants.

-Tim-

 

[nicolep]

Just to add a point of clarity.

The age of reason cannot be pinned down to a specific age. I don’t think there is a rule. Seven is the commonly accepted norm. Now that I think about it, the norm is actually second grade.

I know a boy who took his first communion at five. He was somewhat advanced in maturity and understanding. Communion used to be given to infants.

-Tim-

Thanks for the clarification so there is no confusion. I stated the “standard” age, but that’s dependent on a lot of factors.