In time, however, the general convention of the episcopal church created the category of licensed chalice bearer, later renamed lay eucharistic minister. Handbook for licensed lay ministries in the episcopal. Extraordinary ministers of holy communion should demonstrate by their reverence for the eucharist that they truly believe that this is not just bread and wine, but. Extraordinary ministers of holy communion handbook net catholic. The eucharist constitutes the very life of the church, for the lord said, i am the bread of life. Extraordinary ministers of holy communion are to limit the exercise of their ministry to their. Extraordinary ministers of holy communion training manual eucharistic minister guidelines extraordinary ministers of holy communion, who have received sufficient spiritual, theological, pastoral and practical preparation to fulfill their role with knowledge and reverence, exercise in a distinct way their. Mass at which only one minister participates 43 the introductory rites 43 the liturgy of. Your manner of dress, your respectful silence, and your care with the sacred species are observed by all the people and by the lord.
In the episcopal church beth wickenberg ely, james c. Francis appointed by the bishop of raleigh attend an adult faith formation session at least once per year the diocesan position is a threeyear commitment for eucharistic ministers. Guidelines rite of eucharistic exposition and benediction exposition of the holy eucharist, either in a ciborium or in a monstrance, leads us to acknowledge christs marvelous presence in the sacrament and invites us to the spiritual union with him that culminates in sacramental communion. Eucharistic ministers handbook st pius x catholic church. Extraordinary ministers of holy communion should demonstrate by their reverence for the eucharist that they truly believe that this is not just bread and wine, but the very body and blood of the risen lord. The appendix to this manual has suggested prayer forms for all liturgy ministers. Being a eucharistic minister is the highest level of licensed lay ministry. Positions of the eucharistic ministers during communion. Extraordinary ministers of holy communion should in every way demonstrate by their reverence for the holy eucharist that they truly believe that this is not just bread and wine, but the very body and blood of. Handbook for extraordinary ministers of holy communion. Extraordinary ministers of the eucharist eoms recognize the body of christ in those to whom they offer eucharist.
Handbook for eucharistic ministers and eucharistic visitors. If they are an emhc in the parish they already know how to retrieve the hosts after mass. The ministry of communion offers practical advice and vital theology for eucharistic ministers. Thank you for the time and preparation you put into the ministry of reader. Section i distributing communion all ministers of holy communion should show the greatest reverence for the most holy eucharist by their demeanor, their attire, and the manner in which they handle the consecrated bread or wine. To participate in this ministry you should have completed all the sacraments through confirmation. As an extraordinary minister of the eucharist, commonly referred to as a eucharistic minister, lay people can serve the catholic church by distributing holy communion during mass and bringing it to the homebound. The liturgy of the eucharist 38 the manner of pronouncing the eucharistic prayer 39 eucharistic prayer i, or the roman canon 39 eucharistic prayer ii 40 eucharistic prayer iii 40 eucharistic prayer iv 40 the communion rite 41 the concluding rites 43 iii. Liturgical and pastoral norms for eucharistic ministers. Your service enhances the worship of god for the people of holy name of jesus parish.
Ministry formation ministers of holy communion diocese of erie office of worship 8148241270 august 2018 toward full, conscious and active participation for the instructor. Handbook for ministers of care, published by liturgy training publications. Thank you so much for accepting gods call to assist the ordinary ministers of holy communion bishop, priest, deacon in the distribution of holy. Updated with the latest liturgical laws and norms, and with an expanded section on leading communion services, this book is an excellent guide for both those who serve gods people, and those who help them prepare for the ministry. Baptism, eucharist and ministry anglican communion. Extraordinary minister of holy communion handbook assisting at the celebration of the holy eucharist is always a privilege. These guidelines attempt to give an overview of the specific duties of a eucharistic minister at the corpus christi. Extraordinary ministers of holy communion eoms complement and extend the ministry of the clergy. The lay eucharistic minister s handbook serving the church tomalak, ann, walsh, michael, walsh, kathy on. It is thus useful for the diocesan bishop to issue particular norms concerning extraordinary ministers which, in complete. Opportunities are given on a regular basis for the spiritual, theological and ritual development. But i am confused, am i an eucharistic minister or an emhc. Irwin, paulist press, 2005 kevin irwin invites readers to approach eucharist as a present enactment of the paschal.
Appropriate dress is a sign of the reverence the minister has for the eucharist and for the importance of the ministry. Extraordinary ministers of holy communion training manual. Through this humble service, god unites you to your fellow members of the body of christ and actually forms all of us in the body. Guidelines for eucharistic ministers revised 4262018 by baptism, we are all made members of the body of christ. Bless our brothers and sisters, who have responded to the needs of our parish and. If the ciborium is full, please set out fewer hosts for the next mass. This handbook manual has surpassed the the test of time and will. The eucharist is the sacred sacrament, which for catholics and other christian denominations becomes the body and blood of christ with a priests consecration of communion wafers and wine. Requirements eucharistic ministry is set forth in the canons of the. The star book for ministers star books pdf created date. The ministry of the lay eucharistic minister ii is to carry the sacrament directly from the principle sunday eucharistic celebration to the sick or the shutin. Policy on extraordinary ministers of holy communion. Pius x eucharistic ministers handbook church of st.
They should take an active part in the celebration of the most august sacrifice. This handbook is designed to guide you through the particulars and frequently asked questions that arise in the course of this ministry. A handbook for lay extraordinary ministers of holy communion god of glory, your beloved son has shown us that true worship comes from humble and contrite hearts. Not only is this highly inappropriate, it is a sacrilege. Extraordinary minister of the eucharist eucharistic ministers have the privilege of administering holy communion, the body and blood of our lord jesus christ, to our brothers and sisters in the congregation. The parish makes its own determination as to the number of ministers needed on a standing basis in order to provide for the liturgical needs of weekend and weekday masses, and the pastoral needs of communion to the sick.
Hospitality at church greeters jesus christ teaches that whenever we welcome one of the least of our. Ligouri publications, ligouri 2002 discusses the communal aspects of liturgy, the real presence of christ in the eucharist, the idea of eucharist as sacrifice, and the role of the extraordinary minister of communion foley, edward, from age to age. A handbook for lay extraordinary ministers of holy communion. In every celebration of the eucharist there should be a sufficient number of ministers for holy communion so that it can be distributed in an orderly and reverent manner.
Bless our brothers and sisters, who have responded to the needs of our parish and wish to commit themselves to your service. The function of this ministry is to enable the sick and the shutin to receive communion from this principle sunday eucharistic celebration. A ritual for laypersons, published by the liturgical press. Handbook for eucharistic ministers has been prayerfully written and developed in response to the need in the episcopal diocese of oklahoma for a resource for both lay persons who engage in this pastoral ministry, whether it be eucharistic minister or eucharistic visitor, and clergy who are responsible for training and equipping them. The ministry of the eucharistic minister thus came about as a direct. Handbook for licensed lay ministries in the episcopal church in minnesota.
Remember, this is integral to developing a spirituality that will create in you the. Extraordinary ministers of holy communion 3 eucharistic fast regulations, and the permission granted by paul vi to restore the ancient practice of communion under forms of both bread and wine have made necessary additional ministers. Definitions, discernment, training and licensing procedures. This work is the fruit of much collaboration with the leaders who help organize this invaluable ministry to the people of god. Extraordinary minister of holy communion training manual. A eucharistic minister acts under the direction of a deacon, if any, or otherwise, the member of the clergy or other leader exercising oversight of the congregation or other community of faith. Norms for the distribution and reception of holy communion. The lay eucharistic ministers handbook serving the. Handbook for extraordinary ministers immaculate heart of mary. When lay ministers take holy communion to the sick pete vere. Ministry, and life of permanent deacons in the united states, and other directives of holy mother church. The administration of holy communion by eucharistic ministers. Extraordinary ministers of the eucharist training manual.
The lay eucharistic minister s handbook serving the church. Buy the lay eucharistic ministers han dbook serving the church by tomalak, ann isbn. They extend the consecrated body and blood of christ to their fellow parishioners. Eucharistic ministervisitor training the episcopal. Special ministers of the eucharist book pdf download. Madams, ministers, playboys, and the battle for americas soul wilson british prime. Extraordinary ministers of holy communion guidelines. Extraordinary ministers of holy communion most sacred heart. There is a simple process that you must follow in order to become a eucharistic minister. It is obvious that the church can grant this faculty to those who are neither priests nor deacons, as is the case with acolytes in the exercise. More recently still, those who are so licensed have been. The preceding pages of this handbook may be overly detailed to those who are.
Annual attendance at a specially prepared occasion of spiritual renewal conducted by the parish or deanery is strongly recommended for all extraordinary ministers. A eucharistic minister is a lay person authorized to administer the consecrated elements at a celebration of holy eucharist. Eucharistic ministry handbook for extraordinary ministers of the. For strength and confidence, for those who live alone, for the aged, for those. Eucharistic ministers, and communicates information to the various liturgical ministers in a timely fashion. Extraordinary ministers of the eucharist liturgical. When the eucharist is distributed under both forms, the deacon himself administers the chalice. Dear extraordinary ministers of the eucharist, it is with great pleasure that i present to you the new extraordinary ministers of the eucharist handbook. Guidelines extraordinary ministers of holy communion archdiocese of vancouver revised september 2005 christs faithful are to hold the blessed eucharist in the highest honour. If you are training to become a eucharistic minister em or already serve as one, thank you. Ministers of holy communion receive the sacrament of reconciliation regularly. Handbook for eucharistic ministers and eucharistic. If the divided churches are to achieve the visible unity they seek, one of the essential prerequisites is that they should be in basic agreement on baptism, eucharist and ministry.
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