I'm a lapsed Catholic. My brother and sister-in-law are believers. I respect their beliefs, although I don't share them. But my niece is shortly due to make her First Holy Communion. If you are a Catholic, you will know that she will be dressed in white, probably wearing a veil, looking like 'a little bride of Christ'. She is 8 years old, and (in my opinion) obviously too young to decide anything for herself apart from trying to please her parents on this score.
I'm uneasy about this. Of course, I won't say anything directly, as she is not my child.
But, really, is this the right thing to do for a child at such a young age?
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What do Catholics think about making First Holy Communion at 8 years old?
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PrincessFiorimonde · 24/04/2013 23:55
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