According to The United Methodist Book of Worship, the communion table is open to all Who "intend to lead a Christian life, together with their children." Our denomination has no tradition of refusing anyone from participating in the Eucharist. Any child capable of holding a wafer or drinking from a cup should be invited to receive Holy Communion.

There are some who argue that children do not know what they are doing. But if full understanding of the mystery of faith is required for admittance to the Lord's Table, probably none of us should attend.