Parishes arrange a period of preparation, both for children and parents.
During the course of preparation numerous liturgies, in addition to the classes, take place so as to enable the child to grow in the love of Jesus Christ whose Body he or she will receive for the first time. It is the duty of the priest to see that children who have not reached the age of reason or who are insufficiently disposed do not come to Holy Communion. While the Basics attempt to be a good summary of the obligations of our Catholic life. For a further explanation of our obligations, see the Simple Catechism Documents If you wish to read the authoritative original texts for the teaching presented here, you may browse through the documents of the Universal Church . Copyright 2000-2001, Catholic Internet Trust .