Sean Brady Steps Down

[T Fearon]

220 young children at Armagh Cathedral today preparing for a First Communion.That's Faith Alive!

[orangeman]

220 young children at Armagh Cathedral today preparing for a First Communion.That's Faith Alive!

I thought there would be more then that.

[theskull1]

220 young children at Armagh Cathedral today preparing for a First Communion.That's Faith Alive!

So rather than keeping tradition which involves indoctrination, you believe 8 year olds have the capability to have a "strong belief in the doctrines of a religion, based on spiritual conviction rather than proof"?

[T Fearon]

No but it does show the faith is still being handed down through the generations and dispels the myth that people are abandoning the Church en masse

[imtommygunn]

dispels the myth

No it doesn't.

[seafoid]

http://www.irishtimes.com/news/social-affairs/religion-and-beliefs/francis-launches-synod-with-warning-to-evil-pastors-1.1952930

In his homily at the opening Mass for the synod in St Peter's Basilica, Francis said that "evil pastors lay intolerable burdens on the shoulders of others, which they themselves do not lift a finger to move".

[johnneycool]

No but it does show the faith is still being handed down through the generations and dispels the myth that people are abandoning the Church en masse

My wee lad did his first communion last year and as part of the service the priest attempted to have a bit of craic with the youngsters and he asked them what holy communion meant to them, all they answered with was about bouncy castles, parties and the Messi jerseys they buy with the money they'd get.

That's faith alive for an 8 year old alright.

[T Fearon]

Still it keeps them on track for a church going adulthood.

[johnneycool]

Still it keeps them on track for a church going adulthood.

[Eamonnca1]

I'm losing the will to live.

[T Fearon]

Before you lose it completely make sure you're prepared for eternal life.

[DuffleKing]

Eternal life as worm food. Are there still people who believe these ghost stories?

[T Fearon]

So you hope!!!!!

[Maguire01]

220 young children at Armagh Cathedral today preparing for a First Communion.That's Faith Alive!

Yes, they're 10 years from being able to drive, drink, vote etc. No doubt they've thought this through.

Postpone the sacraments until someone is 20, or 25, then let's take a look at the numbers.

[T Fearon]

Actually it's a tribute to the parents,teachers etc handing on the faith.