Eucharistic Minister Training
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Serving as an Extraordinary Ministry of Holy Communion
Serving as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion (EMHC) is a beautiful and sacred way to participate at Mass, assisting the Ordinary Ministers (the priest and deacon) in distributing the Eucharist.
To serve as an EMHC, the pastor asks for a commitment to:
- Being a Catholic in good standing (see below)
- Active participation in the life of the parish
- Reverence for the Eucharist: Show deep respect through your behavior, attire, and handling of the consecrated host.
Being a Catholic in good standing means:
- Fully initiated in the Church: baptized, confirmed, and received the Eucharist
- Attend Mass regularly, receiving the Eucharist, and going to confession regularly
- Strive to follow the teachings of the Church in your daily life.
- Marriage Status: If you are married, your marriage should be recognized by the Church. If divorced and remarried, your previous marriage should be annulled and your current marriage acknowledged by the Church.
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Eucharistic Minister Training
The reverence, dignity, and importance of serving as a Eucharistic Minister at Mass - distributing the Body of Christ, his Real Presence - makes investing in periodic training important. It's also a great way to connect with others who serve alongside you at Mass.
Those who serve as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion should have a living, growing relationship with Jesus, regularly receiving the Eucharist, going to Confession, and in good standing with the Catholic Church.
Please read the EMoHC Principles and Requirements document before attending a training. This is to ensure we understand what the Church is asking of us in order to serve in this important role.
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