The Daily Question
During his reign, Pope Pius X lowered the age
at which one could receive First Holy Communion.
He lowered the age from ______ to ______?
at which one could receive First Holy Communion.
He lowered the age from ______ to ______?
1. 15 to 8
2. 12 to 7
3. 14 to 8
4. 13 to 8
2. 12 to 7
3. 14 to 8
4. 13 to 8
Your answer was: 12 to 7
You are correct!!
Answer: Pope Pius X lowered the age at which one could receive First Holy Communion from 12 to 7, “the age of reason or discretion.” He felt that introducing children to the Sacraments at an earlier age would allow for positive growth in the Church. He also advocated frequent Communion for all Catholics.
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Canonization of St Pius X
184 (1954)
'Pope Pius X'
on CatholicNews Herold.com
Canonization of St Pius X
184 (1954)