Church denies child with autism First Communion.

Church denies child with autism First Communion.
by OCND (2020-02-28 15:25:27)

I've often wondered what the range of experiences of parents with disabled children is when it comes to administration of the sacraments. Admittedly, this is but one data point, but it did further spark my curiosity.

Click here for link at https://www.nj.com/ocean/2020/02/church-is-denying-first-com

Replies:

Just saw that they reversed their position... - NJND96 2020-02-28 18:16:30
Our 13-yr old son with Down syndrome made his first - G.K.Chesterton 2020-02-28 17:45:13
- That’s awesome! Prayers for him and his parents. * - Newt 2020-02-29 21:02:46
Sometimes the Church just doesn't get it. WWJD. * - cpg89 2020-02-28 15:54:56
I can share my family's experience. - captaineclectic 2020-02-28 15:45:21
- I’m not Catholic therefore I’m not familiar - 93NationalChampions 2020-02-29 16:29:22
- That is awesome - IrishChili 2020-02-28 23:34:06
Pretty sure this is a violation of canon law - austin316 2020-02-28 15:30:09
- Yeah - HTownND 2020-02-28 17:04:41