Peer reviewedChildren have become a central point of the Holy
Communion in the church. As a result, issues such as
understanding baptism, understanding children, the
demands from parents and demands from children and the
developments of children’s participation in the church will
be discussed. Throughout the history of Christianity the
issue of baptism has been seen as the only way to
accepting children into the fellowship of the faithful.
Families have been the ones guiding the children’s
Christian faith as they grow to become responsible adults
with faith. Their (the children’s) exclusion has prompted
them to raise questions with parents about their role in the
Christian community particularly in the Holy Communion.
As a result, Christian families form the central part of
children’s participation in the Holy Communion. The article
will proceed to discuss the dynamics which are involved.
This will be followed by the conclusion that will be drawn
from the article itself.Research Institute for Theology and Religio
