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Catechism› 2.The Celebration of the Christian MysteryPart 2› 2.The Seven Sacraments of the ChurchSection 2› 1.The Sacraments of Christian InitiationChapter 1› 2.The Sacrament of ConfirmationArt. 2› IV.Who can Receive This Sacrament?IV.

CCC 1307

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The Latin tradition gives "the age of discretion" as the reference point for receiving Confirmation. But in danger of death children should be confirmed even if they have not yet attained the age of discretion. Cf. CIC, cann. 891; 883, 3.

In the Compendium: Q269

Read the full chapter 1. The Sacraments of Christian Initiation ¶1212–1419

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