Liturgical Minister Norms

Bishop Roger Foys has announced new norms governing the appointment and training of extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion and lectors. The regulations were formally announced May 21 and become effective in all parishes in the diocese on March 13, 2011, the first Sunday of Lent.

Before a person can be appointed as an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion or commissioned as a lector, the candidate must attend a diocesan educational session and a parish session.  This training is required for anyone accepting the ministries of Lector or Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion on weekends, weekdays, special liturgies (weddings, funerals, etc), and anyone wishing to bring Communion to the homebound even if it is your spouse or parent. Note: This training is also required of anyone who currently functions in one or both of these ministries.

Diocesan Training Schedule                             Parish training sessions-TBD

Online registration: call parish office (384-1100) or email for the password

Please review the qualifications below prior to applying for these ministries.

Lector must:

1. be Catholic and have received the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist

2. live their life in a way that shows their love for the Eucharist evident by their participation in the Eucharist

3. demonstrate by their life acceptance of Church teachings

4. be adequately prepared to carry out the ministry as the church intends and by taking part in parish/diocesan workshops and retreats

5. be chosen by their pastor for a four year (renewable) term

6. be at least 16 years old

7. not be in an invalid marriage or a laicized cleric (priest or deacon)

8. commit to a faithful and reliable presence at assigned liturgies
   
   All current lectors and anyone who is interested in this ministry must apply to be considered for this ministry.   Please sign up in the Gathering Space or via email. Please include the names of each person in your family

 Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion must:

1. be Catholic and have received the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist

2. live their life in a way that shows their love for the Eucharist evident by their   participation in the Eucharist

3. demonstrate by their life acceptance of Church teachings

4. be adequately prepared to carry out the ministry as the church intends and by  taking part in parish/diocesan workshops and retreats

5. be recommended by their pastor to the bishop who may accept the        recommendation for a four year (renewable) term

6. be at least 16 years old

7. not be in an invalid marriage or a laicized cleric (priest or deacon)

8. commit to a faithful and reliable presence at assigned liturgies 
   
   All current Eucharistic Ministers and anyone who is interested in this ministry must apply to be considered for this ministry.   Please sign up in the Gathering Space or via email. Please include the names of each person in your family who who is seeking this appointment.

For more information, contact the Office of Worship and Liturgy (859-392-1587)