Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

A Eucharistic Minister is a parishioner who serves, distributes, and administers the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ during the Holy Mass.  In the Catholic Mass, they are referred to more accurately as “Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion” (the “ordinary” minister being the priest celebrant).

Eucharistic Ministers are called not only to minister the Body and Blood of Christ, but to have and maintain a strong faith, a sense of awe, and an inclusiveness of others as the foundation for their ministry.  Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion should seek to cultivate holiness, especially through frequent confession, personal prayer, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, and attendance at daily mass if possible. They must be comfortable in establishing a relationship with each communicant in what is most likely the most intimate moment in the liturgy.

POC: Suzanne Nesmith
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