Cognitive disability and reception of the holy Eucharist: Canons 912-913

Our son was born with a severe case of Down Syndrome. He cannot communicate verbally. Yet as a welcome part of our family, he accompanies us to Mass. When the time comes for communion, however, the sad look on his face tells us that he would like to receive the Eucharist. What are our options as the...

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Main Author: Burgess, Ian (Author)
Contributors: Vere, Peter J. (Contributor)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Interlibrary Loan:Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany)
Published: 2006
In: CLSA advisory opinions, 2001-2005
Year: 2001, Pages: 248-250
IxTheo Classification:SB Catholic Church law
Further subjects:B Holy See (motif) Codex iuris canonici 1983. can. 912
B Holy See (motif) Codex iuris canonici 1983. can. 913
B Minimum requirements
B Eucharistieempfang
B Sakramentenrecht
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Summary:Our son was born with a severe case of Down Syndrome. He cannot communicate verbally. Yet as a welcome part of our family, he accompanies us to Mass. When the time comes for communion, however, the sad look on his face tells us that he would like to receive the Eucharist. What are our options as the parents of a child with special needs?
ISBN:9781932208115
Contains:Enthalten in: CLSA advisory opinions, 2001-2005