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Children and Communion

Communion before Confirmation: Regulations
The General Synod hereby makes the following Regulations under paragraph 1(c) of Canon B15A...

Parish Application Form
If your parish has undertaken to process for Baptised person to be admitted to communion before confirmation (especially children)and are ready to make your formal application to the Bishop, you can download the 'Parish Application Form' here.

Theological and Historical Perspectives

by the Right Reverend Stephen Cottrell, Bishop of Reading

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We Welcome You

Preparing a Parish for the Admission of Children to Holy Communion in the Diocese of Oxford

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The admission of Children to Holy Communion

Jesus'instruction regarding children was clear Welcome children and you welcome me!

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Questions and Concerns

A number of common and valid concerns are raised in PCC and congregational meetings when the issue of admitting children to communion before confirmation is discussed.

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