First Communion and Confirmation

Authors

Berthold von Schenk, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

Publication Date

6-1-1971

Document Type

Article

Keywords

church, communion, confirmation, ecclesia, missouri synod, worship, liturgy, lutheran, children, congregation, eucharist

Submission Type

Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep

Abstract

The decision concerning the right age for First Communion is the prerogative of the pastor in the setting of his congregation. Every baptized child of God should receive the sacramental grace imparted in Holy Communion.

Disciplines

Practical Theology

Scripture References in this Resource (separated by semi-colons)

Acts 2:42; 1 Corinthians 4:1; Acts 9:17; Acts 6:6; Acts 13:3; 1 Timothy 4:14; 2 Timothy 1:6; Ephesians 1:13;

Submission Cost

Free

Submission Audience

Laity; Ministers; Scholars

Recommended Citation

von Schenk, Berthold (1971) "First Communion and Confirmation," Concordia Theological Monthly: Vol. 42, Article 38.
Available at: https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol42/iss1/38