Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are called not only to minister the Body and Blood of Christ, but also to take on Christ’s likeness. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion accomplish this by strengthening their faith from within and sharing it with the faithful at communion time.
Those who are called to this ministry are called to a special love and care for the Eucharist and for all those who share in the Body and Blood of the Lord.
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion:
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion serve at the discretion and with the permission of the pastor and after they have volunteered in other parish ministries and been involved in other areas of parish life.
An Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion serves the assembly at that most sacred moment when Christ is present in the Eucharistic elements. The sacred character of the Eucharist should find expression in the attitude of the minister, who serves with devotion, reverence, dignity, and personal attention. Eucharistic Worship constitutes the soul of all Christian Life. In fact, Christian life is expressed in the fulfilling of the greatest commandment, that is to say, in the love of God and neighbor, and finds its source in the Blessed Sacrament, which is commonly called the Sacrament of Love.
-Pope Saint John Paul II
Would you like the opportunity to become an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion? Please fill out the form below and we will contact you to meet with our pastor.