As per the agenda of our current synodical hymnbook, "[First Communion] is intended to be used to admit to the Lord’s Supper baptized children who have not yet been confirmed. Candidates for admission to the Lord’s Supper have learned the Ten Commandments, the Creed, and the Lord’s Prayer. They have received careful instruction in the Gospel and Sacraments. Confessing their sin and trusting in their Savior, they desire to receive the Lord’s Supper for the forgiveness of sins and the strengthening of their faith in Christ and their love toward others…Baptized Christians are admitted to the Sacrament when they have been examined and absolved by their pastor in accordance with the practice outlined in the Augsburg Confession (Article XXV). Guidance for the examination of candidates for First Communion prior to Confirmation is provided in “A Resource for Pastoral Examination of Catechumens,” located in the LSB Pastoral Care Companion.” (Lutheran Service Book: Agenda. St. Louis, MO: Concordia Publishing House, 2006. p. 25.)

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