Paladin D Posted October 7, 2003 Share Posted October 7, 2003 Is there anything the Church has a say on when a boy becomes a man? I have a book (non-Catholic though) http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/156...4180887-6984815, it's pretty interesting. The description is the following... What does it mean to be a man? Moreover, how does a father instill these qualities in his son? By Raising a Modern-Day Knight. Beginning with a biblical perspective of manhood, author-pastor Robert Lewis shares a unique approach to shaping a boy into a man by equipping him with three essential elements: a vision, a code of conduct, and a cause (Christianity) in which to invest his life. Complete with ceremony ideas to celebrate accomplishments and ingrain them in his mind, this softcover is as insightful as it is practical in raising a boy to be a chivalrous, godly man. In today's society, there isn't a clear vision on what turns a boy into a man. Yet again, I'm very curious and wanting to know if the Catholic Church has anything like this? Would the Knights of Columbus count? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don John of Austria Posted October 7, 2003 Share Posted October 7, 2003 Tradisionaly Confirmation was seen as the rite of adulthood followed by Full Communion with the Church( by takeing the Eucharist) it was not until the 20th century that children were allowed to take communion. still I would say Cofirmation would be it. I find it amusing that a protestant would speak of knighthood in such a positive light,; since Chivalry and knighthood are all tied up with Catholicism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLAZEr Posted October 7, 2003 Share Posted October 7, 2003 Tradisionaly Confirmation was seen as the rite of adulthood followed by Full Communion with the Church( by takeing the Eucharist) it was not until the 20th century that children were allowed to take communion. still I would say Cofirmation would be it. Are you sure about that? It was the tradition of the Church to confirm you right when you were baptised. Communion usually came after both sacraments were already given. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Huether Posted October 7, 2003 Share Posted October 7, 2003 I always thought the first sign of becoming a man was when you started to get peach fuzz! :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin D Posted October 7, 2003 Author Share Posted October 7, 2003 Is the Knights of Columbus a good role model for men? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IcePrincessKRS Posted October 7, 2003 Share Posted October 7, 2003 Is the Knights of Columbus a good role model for men? I'd say that in 9 cases out of 10 (at least!) the answer would be yes. Many parishes have a group for boys/young men called the Squires, too, and when they are old enough they can join the Knights. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin D Posted October 7, 2003 Author Share Posted October 7, 2003 I always wanted to become a Knight . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Huether Posted October 7, 2003 Share Posted October 7, 2003 Laugh at my joke! :angry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted October 7, 2003 Share Posted October 7, 2003 Laugh at my joke! That's funny, Jake! You rock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin D Posted October 7, 2003 Author Share Posted October 7, 2003 Laugh at my joke! LMAO LMAO LMAO!!!! *Feel better?* ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Legion Posted October 8, 2003 Share Posted October 8, 2003 (edited) I was 35 when I joined the Knights. I held back for so long because all I saw was them drinking and not acting very much like Christian men. Then it dawned on me that their purpose and code were very Christian. I then decided that, just like church, It's the organization not the people that you join. The Knights of Columbus are the self proclaimed "Right arm (hand) of the Church". I would highly recommend joining your local council, but I would not put it in the catagory of coming of age. p.s. no, I do not consider Church an organization, I just lacked the word I wanted to use. Jake, I think it's more fuzz than just a peach :P Edited October 8, 2003 by Legion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmotherofpirl Posted October 8, 2003 Share Posted October 8, 2003 Remember we women are always looking for a knight in shining armor :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don John of Austria Posted October 8, 2003 Share Posted October 8, 2003 Are you sure about that? It was the tradition of the Church to confirm you right when you were baptised. Communion usually came after both sacraments were already given Yes I am sure, on both counts, it was the tradition of the church to confirm you at about 13 at least since the early middleages, the practice of slaping the confirmed( still symbolicly done) came from the midieval tradition of the buffet( at knighting) this was supposed to represent your becoming a soldier of Christ. Cradle catholics where always confirmed as yong adults even though they were baptised as infants. Furthermore first holy communion was reserved for those who were confirmed, it was only in the reign of PiusX that Children were allowed to recieve the Eucharist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted October 8, 2003 Share Posted October 8, 2003 Ya know, in the Eastern rites they still confirm children right after baptism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmotherofpirl Posted October 8, 2003 Share Posted October 8, 2003 Yes I am sure, on both counts, it was the tradition of the church to confirm you at about 13 at least since the early middleages, the practice of slaping the confirmed( still symbolicly done) came from the midieval tradition of the buffet( at knighting) this was supposed to represent your becoming a soldier of Christ. Cradle catholics where always confirmed as yong adults even though they were baptised as infants. Furthermore first holy communion was reserved for those who were confirmed, it was only in the reign of PiusX that Children were allowed to recieve the Eucharist. Communion was dropped from 12 to 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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