An order for the commissioning of extraordinary ministers of holy communion can be. The episcopal diocese of new jersey resources for churches. Lay eucharistic minister or lem, pastoral lay eucharistic minister or plem, and lay reader or reader historical and theological background over the past two or three decades, a major shift has taken place in what is considered the. When we all come together and work as a team, we are able to lead the congregation in a worship service that brings glory to god. To develop a process of formation for lay liturgical ministry that combines theological, liturgical and pastoral perspectives. In the case of sickness, this grave inconvenience may be physical or it may be moral. A handbook for lay extraordinary ministers of holy communion. Extraordinary minister of holy communion has served for a total of two terms 10. Competency 2 act out of response to gods call to the ministry of the eucharist participants will understand that ministry flows from baptism and. Ministers of the eucharist should not take it upon themselves to bring communion to a parent, family member, friend or neighbor, unless permission is given from the pastor or his designee, of the parish in which the person resides. At the option of the lay minister the bible readings available from the lectionary or other resource could be read here. The responsibilities of emhcs include the reverent and. Liturgy of the word within the eucharist and the eucharistic assembly.
In the dioceses of the united states of america, acolytes, altar servers, lectors, and other lay ministers may wear the alb or other suitable vesture or other appropriate and dignified clothing girm 339. Eucharistic ministervisitor training the episcopal. It is obvious that the church can grant this faculty to those. Appointment an instituted acolyte is an extraordinary minister of holy communion by virtue of his institution. Extraordinary minister of holy communion training manual 2018. A eucharistic minister should normally act under the direction of a deacon, if any, or otherwise, the member of the clergy or other leader exercising oversight of the. The purpose for this manual is to give you direction for distributing communion during our parish masses, and to be a guide to help you in taking communion to those who are unable to be with us in person. Eucharistic minister formerly known as chalice bearer is a lay person authorized to administer the consecrated elements at a celebration of holy eucharist. Eucharistic minister licensing form 20172019a eucharistic minister is a lay person authorized to administer the consecrated elements at a celebration of holy eucharist. Clergy resources the episcopal diocese of south carolina. Ministry to the sick is just as much ministry by the sick. Lay eucharistic minister, pastoral lay eucharistic minister lay reader the administration of holy communion is inherently clerical in nature. The purpose of the handbook on licensed lay ministry is to provide a resource for clergy and congregations in calling, training, and setting apart lay ministers to serve in the worship of the church.
Lay eucharistic visitors specially licensed to take the sacrament to those who are ill or infirm best practices, distribution of holy communion by lay eucharistic visitors to person who are ill or infirm, concerning the rite. Handbook for eucharistic ministers and eucharistic visitors. That is why eucharistic visiting is in largest part a pastoral ministry and why this course is called an introduction to pastoral care. Procedures and guidelines for lay eucharistic ministers. When scheduled as an extraordinary minister of holy.
Pastoral lay eucharistic minister plem candidates are also responsible for the material contained in the eucharistic minister training guide, which should be studied first. Lay eucharistic minister manual online epub cx2n27. Guidelines and protocols for extraordinary ministers of the. If you have borrowed a pyx from the hospitalhomebound cabinet in. The minister of the rite is an instituted acolyte or a special extraordinary minister of holy communion. With this instruction, the diocesan bishop was given permission to designate lay men and women to distribute the eucharist as extraordinary ministers of holy communion. Eucharistic minister, eucharistic visitor or catechist. If you are assigned to minister at a particular mass, plan to be there. A eucharistic minister should normally act under the direction of a deacon, if any, or otherwise, the member of. Remember you have volunteered to serve in this ministry.
Eucharistic visitor online or pdf eucharistic minister online or pdf pastoral leader online or pdf lay preacher online or pdf catechist online or pdf evangelist online or pdf worship leader online or pdf. Parish ministry training an educational resource for. Beth ely writes in her book a manual for lay eucharistic ministers,5 that in the early. Lay eucharistic visitors specially licensed to take the.
This booklet is intended as a guideline for training eucharistic visitors in parishes. Sec 6 a eucharistic minister is a lay person authorized to administer the consecrated elements at a celebration of holy eucharist. In case of necessity, the priest may also appoint a suitable faithful for a single occasion girm 162. A eucharistic minister should normally act under the direction of a deacon, if any, or otherwise, the member of the clergy or other leader exercising oversight of the congregation or other community of faith. All eucharistic ministers will proceed in two lines down the middle aisle during the sign of peace. Contributing to the faith formation of members of the congregation by becoming a licensed catechist. In march of 1971, the national conference of catholic bishops received permission from rome to introduce the practice of lay ministers of holy. As further resource a sunday service bulletin could also be used to find relevant material. Eucharistic or communion minister blur the distinction between the ordained and the nonordained. Manual for extraordinary ministers of holy communion. Lay eucharistic visitors specially licensed to take the sacrament to those who are ill.
Handbook for licensed lay ministries in the episcopal. Lay eucharistic minister training page 3 of 7 march 29, 2014 never forget, as an lem you are a licensed minister. The second vatican council catalyzed a transformation of the. In the dioceses of the united states of america, acolytes, altar servers, lectors, and other lay ministers may wear the alb or other suitable vesture or other appropriate and dignified clothing general instruction to the roman missal, third edition. All we do should be done with reverence and high regard to the special calling of ministering at gods altar. The ministry of lay persons is to represent christ and his church. In short, an extraordinary minister of holy communion is a lay person or religious who has been deputed by the bishop for a period of time, or by a priest or deacon. The faithful, whether religious or lay, who are auth.
Those wonderful life blessings that unfold from participation in the most sacred acts of our life together still come to people when you take them communion. Such acolytes are in practice seminarians or former seminarians, although canon law allows the ministry to be conferred on any lay men not women who have the age and. Eucharistic ministervisitor training the episcopal diocese. The host minister will lead and reverently hold up the ciborium with both hands. Guidelines for extraordinary ministers of holy communion emhc.
This rite is intended for use in a church, a chapel, or another suitable place when communion is distributed apart from mass. After the lamb of god and just after the main celebrant receives the eucharist and lifts. Notes to go with a manual for lay eucharistic ministers this is. Extraordinary ministers of holy communion training manual. Ligouri publications, ligouri 2002 discusses the communal aspects of liturgy, the real presence of. Covenant of understanding upon the departure of clergy pdf lay ministries. Ministers can begin to see the possibilities of nurturing vocations to lay ministry in others.
Those ministering, and the assembly itself, are blessed and built up, by the presence of those to whom one ministers. If you are unable to attend, it is your responsibility to get a substitute by requesting one on msp. Canonical basis everything that has already been said about the extraordinary nature of licensed lay ministry with respect to eucharistic ministers applies with even. The role of the eemm at mass extraordinary eucharistic ministers at mass eemms play essential role assisting. A manual for lay eucharistic ministers by beth wickenberg ely.
Licensed lay ministries episcopal diocese of central florida. It stated that this faculty may be used whenever there is no priest, deacon or instituted acolyte. You are helping to lead the worship of the church and to enhance the worship experience of each person here. All we do should be done with reverence and high regard to. You have been called, trained and empowered to perform your important ministerial role in the community of the faithful. Please read the first reading instructions, i wont repeat them as most of them are the same. This permission extends from the churchs desire to make the eucharist more readily available to the faithful. The general instruction of the roman missal tells us that the most fundamental expression of our lay ministry is the conscious, active and fruitful participation in.
In the episcopal church beth wickenberg ely, james c. Church with renewed emphasis of the unity of all the people of god. Eucharistic minister should consume any consecrated hosts that cannot be distributed that same day. After preparation for this ministry is completed, a formal commissioning of emhcs takes place, normally at a sunday eucharist, by the pastor or his delegate. Excerpts from the general instruction of the roman missal. Lay eucharistic ministers are hereafter referred to as lems. Instruction which permits lay men and women to assist with the distribution of holy communion. The ministry of the eucharistic minister thus came about as a direct. Dec 02, 2005 canon law and the lay minister of holy communion ideally, catholics should approach the eucharist during the holy sacrifice of the mass. The eucharistic ministers of gloria dei provide that link between the home bound and their church family. In short, an extraordinary minister of holy communion is a lay person or religious who has been.
Best practices for lay eucharistic ministers lay eucharistic ministers administer the cup at any celebration of holy eucharist if there is an insufficient number of priests or deacons present. In the episcopal church paperback september 1, 1991 by beth wickenberg ely author, james c. Lay eucharistic minister or lem, pastoral lay eucharistic minister or plem, and lay reader or reader historical and theological background over the past two or three decades, a major shift has taken place in what is considered the normative sunday morning experience for anglicans. A eucharistic minister is a lay person authorized to administer the consecrated elements at a celebration of holy eucharist. Several copies are in the resource center and can be borrowed. These links are included on our eucharistic ministry page. Application for consent for remarriage pdf clergy compensation guidelines pdf covenant of understanding upon the departure of clergy pdf lay ministries.
Nevertheless, it is not always possible for christs faithful to do so without grave inconvenience. Inaestimabile donum instruction concerning worship of the eucharistic mystery. Sacramental ministry is one of the key distinguishing marks of the exercise of holy orders. When the need of the church warrants it and ministers are lacking, lay persons, even if they are not lectors or acolytes, can also supply certain of.
Syllabus for the formation of lay liturgical ministers. The eucharist constitutes the very life of the church, for the lord said, i am the bread of life. The credence table ministers play an important role in the preparation o. Extraordinary ministers of holy communion training manual eucharistic minister guidelines extraordinary ministers of holy communion, who have received sufficient spiritual, theological, pastoral and practical preparation to fulfill their role with knowledge and reverence, exercise in a distinct way their. A eucharistic minister acts under the direction of a deacon, if any, or otherwise, the member of the clergy or other leader exercising oversight of the congregation or other community of faith. Extraordinary ministers of holy communion 3 eucharistic fast regulations, and the permission granted by paul vi to restore the ancient practice of communion under forms of both bread and wine have made necessary additional ministers. This guide is intended to assist you in leading gods people in worship so that what we do enhances, rather than detracts from our worship. Guidelines for eucharistic ministers and visitors 1. Extraordinary minister of the eucharist more commonly known as.
The girm general instruction on the roman missal 2002 has coined the. Taking the eucharist to the sick is a most sacred duty and we need to be reverent of the blessed sacrament. Lay eucharistic ministers lems healing service funerals columbarium ii. Invitation to serve as an extraordinary minister of the eucharist is a reflection of the diversity of the parish. This work is the fruit of much collaboration with the leaders who help organize this invaluable ministry to the people of god. Extraordinary ministers of holy communion emhc are properly formed, instructed and commissioned lay persons. Extraordinary ministers of holy communion, either formally.
Licensed lay ministries manual episcopal diocese of oregon. Eucharistic ministers and eucharistic visitors pdf word document eucharistic minister eucharistic visitor application pdf word document. Holy spirit catholic church extraordinary minister of holy. Some of these good qualities are pure gift, a matter of personality and temperament. Updated with the latest liturgical laws and norms, and with an expanded section on leading communion services.
Christian formation forums see christian formation manual insert children and youth. Others have been developed through discipline, experience and struggle. Lay ems giving a blessing to those who are not receiving. Ministers have a solemn responsibility to do their assigned duties with dignity and reverence. Parish ministry training an educational resource for rectors. Emhcs are to exercise their ministry only in their own parish or institution. Guidelines for extraordinary ministers of holy communion. When we all come together and work as a team, we are able to lead the congregation. All other eucharistic ministers should gather in the back of church after the conclusion of the our father. Part i of this book provides lay ministers with the rite for holy communion outside mass chapter 1. Competency 2 act out of response to gods call to the ministry of the eucharist participants will understand that ministry flows from baptism and depends on godgiven gifts.
Emhcs are members of the laity who have received a mandate from the archbishop to assist in the distribution of holy communion when there is a genuine pastoral need. The function of the extraordinary minister of holy communion in the pastoral care of. Youthteen program ages 1118 young adult bible study ages 2045 adult bible studies. Prayer of an extraordinary eucharistic minister at mass. Requirements and guidelines for the selection, training, continuing education, and deployment of such persons and the duration of licenses shall be established by the bishop in consultation with the commission on ministry. Elys a manual for lay eucharistic ministers, 3rd printing 1993 pp. Taking the eucharist to institutions hospitals, nursing homes, other health care facilities, prisons and homes is an extension of the eucharistic celebration of the community at mass. To foster a learning environment that engages participants in a balance between academic study and reflection on their own practice.
The book of common prayer defines four orders of ministers in the church. Diocese of san joaquin training guide for pastoral lay. The minister in charge of a congregation shall instruct the congregation through sermons, newsletters, and teachings on the reasons for commissioning lay persons for these ministries. Guidelines and norms for extraordinary ministers of holy.
To be a lem you must be a baptized and confirmed adult, 16 years of age or older, and a member of the church of the epiphany, herndon. Check with the clergy to see if you should follow the 9. These ministers are appointed for a given parish community to aid in the distribution of holy communion at mass and to the sick and homebound when ordinary ministers of holy communion are unavailable. Lay ministries in canon law the ministry of lay persons in the celebration and administration of the holy eucharist has certainly expanded in recent years. Please remember lay liturgical ministers represent god and his universal church and are seen as leaders. Extraordinary minister of holy communion training manual. Francis of assisi catholic church training manual for master of ceremony. Instructions for eucharistic ministers at mass welcome.
Guidelines for lay eucharistic visitors diocese of milwaukee. Among these liturgical ministers are the lay eucharistic ministers. Handbook for licensed lay ministries in the episcopal church. Qualities of extraordinary ministers of the eucharist extraordinary ministers of the eucharist bring their own unique qualities with them to the ministry of communion. Customary for lay eucharistic visitors a eucharistic visitor is a layperson authorized to take the consecrated elements in a timely manner following a celebration of holy eucharist to members of the congregation who, for reason of illness or infirmity, were unable to be present at the celebration. Point out the idea that our ministry to the sick and the homebound calls for great sensitivity and care. Formation program for the extraordinary ministers of holy. A manual for lay eucharistic ministers, beth wickenberg ely, morehouse publishing, 1991.
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