Extraordinary Ministers are commissioned by the Pastor to distribute the Body and Blood of Christ to members of our parish either at Mass or on home visit.

Responsibilities include:

• Attend an initial training program and on-going formation as requested
• Home visits will require additional training
• Be dependable
• Be available when scheduled for a Mass or find a substitute, when necessary, from the provided Eucharistic Minister list
• Be a person of faith, reverence, and awareness of the sacredness of this role
• Understand the liturgical service in which you are participating
• Attend any additional liturgical meetings and rehearsals, as necessary, to better understand your role
• Be knowledgeable about the teachings of the Church
• Be aware of and willing to assist anyone who is in physical difficulty and unable to come to you for Communion
• Dress appropriately
• Arrive at least 15 minutes early for Mass preparation

Eucharistic Ministers:

• Be a person of faith and spirituality
• Be people oriented and relate to them in your sacred role in distributing the Holy Eucharist
• Accept all people as they are
• Be responsible and accountable for your actions
• Appropriate public and personal conduct is required so as to reflect the sacredness of this Sacrament which you minister
• Volunteer at any Mass where you see the need for an additional Eucharistic Minister, even if you are not scheduled
• Make a 2 year commitment with renewal possible in consult with the Pastor