This question was prompted by a friend who came to church with me. So, I followed up and read your wonderful article on the Lords Supper. However, a question remains for me. I understand that the communion is for the body of Christ -- for believers. Many of our kids have grown up believing in God, and as I understand it, all kids belong to God and will go to heaven, until they reach that age where they have to make their own decision. So why don't kids take communion? How do we explain that? — Lorna P.
Kids aren't in the covenant. You have to be a covenant member in order to take communion. Also, they are hardly "proclaiming the Lord's death" when they haven't personally repented and participated in the Lord's death and resurrection.
The parents in our pre-teen/teen ministries asked us to reach out to you regarding a topic we have been discussing—children taking communion. Your Q&A on this came up, and we wonder if you can elaborate on it, specifically for our children and young adults who are not yet a part of the covenant. We would greatly appreciate any further thoughts or insights. – Christina A.
The historic practice of the church has the only the baptized may partake. At the same time, I don't see any harm coming from children taking communion. That is, it's not an evil thing! But it's not biblical.
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