It's a common sentiment in our modern world: "Let them decide when they're old enough." This often surfaces when it comes to significant life choices, and increasingly, we hear it regarding the Catholic sacraments for children. We see parents who, for various reasons, postpone their children receiving First Reconciliation (Penance), First Holy Communion, and Confirmation, sometimes until the children are "old enough to truly understand" or "can decide for themselves." While the intention behind this might stem from a desire for genuine belief, it inadvertently creates a significant gap in a child's spiritual formation and can, in fact, undermine the very faith parents hope their children might one day embrace. The Problem with "Letting Them Decide Later" Missing the Foundation Imagine building a house without a foundation. First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion are foundational sacraments. Reconciliation offers the profound ...