QA #6 - How old should children be to approach the chalice on their own?

Children under five years of age are to be accompanied by a parent/adult when going for Holy Communion. Ideally, children who come up by themselves should be tall enough not to require an adult to lift them. The priest should not be forced to risk spilling communion while bending down for small children.

Our parish is blessed with many children and it is a joy to see them in Church. However, parents should teach children about respect that is due to the house of God. It should not be treated as a playground.