How are baptized children of catechetical age received into the full communion of the Roman Catholic Church?
Because children of catechetical age are considered, for purposes of Christian initiation, to be adults (canon 852.1), the Rite of Reception of Baptized Christians into the Full Communion of the Catholic Church is used. (RCIA 473-504) Depending on the level of prior catechesis, their formation may be similar to unbaptized children preparing for the initiation sacraments (RCIA 252-259) or to uncatechized adults preparing for Confirmation and Eucharist (RCIA 400-410). These children may be received into the church and confirmed either at the Easter Vigil or at another time. Children of parents being received into full communion are ordinarily received into the Church with their parents.
Related Questions
- Where do we record the names of the baptized Christians who enter into the full communion of the Roman Catholic Church?
- Are there special considerations for receiving Orthodox Christians into full communion with the Roman Catholic Church?
- How are children below the age of reason received into full communion?
