Children and communion : an international consultation held in Boston U.S.A. 29-31 July 1985

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Corporate Author: International Anglican Liturgical Consultation (1st : 1985 : Boston, Mass.)

Notes: Cover title.; "First Impression August 1985". -- p. [8].; Includes bibliographical references.; "At the 1968 Lambeth Conference of the Provinces of the Anglican Communion were asked to examine the theology of initiation and admission to communion. This has been done in some Provinces and not in others. In those Provinces where work has been undertaken there has been a variety of theological stances and practices. In most of these Provinces change has taken place or is in process. In many places children are being admitted to communion at their baptism or at a time well before the traditional age of confirmation and first communion". -- p. [1].; Contents: : Introduction: An Overview of the Provinces -- A: Theological Issues --B: Cultural Considerations -- C: Pastoral and Educational Considerations -- II: Theological Dimensions of the Question -- A: Ecclesiological -- B: Children in Church -- C: Thresholds other than baptism ? -- D: Further Implications -- E: Some contextual considerations -- III: Pastoral Issues -- IV: Recommendations -- List of Participants.; Colophon: Printed by Hassall & Lucking Ltd., Cross Street, Long Eaton, Nottingham NG10 1 HD" -- p. [8].

Subjects: International Anglican Liturgical Consultation (1st : 1985 : Boston, Mass.); Christian initiation - Anglican Communion - Congresses; Children - Religious aspects - Anglican Communion - Congresses; Children - Religious life - Anglican Communion - Congresses; Confirmation - Anglican Communion - Congresses; Lord's Supper - Child participation - Anglican Communion - Congresses; Lord's Supper - Admission to - Anglican Communion - Congresses; Baptism - Anglican Communion - Congresses