Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

"From the Eucharist comes strength to live the Christian Life and zeal to share that life with others."
(Pope John Paul II)

The administration of Holy Communion during the Mass is truly a ministry. It is the ministry of bringing the sacrament of the Body and Blood of Christ to the People of God. It is also the ministry of witnessing to faith in the real presence of Christ in the action of sharing in the Eucharistic meal of Christ’s sacrifice. The ministry of the Eucharist should, therefore, be treated with utmost dignity and reverence.

In every celebration of the Eucharist, there should be a sufficient number of ministers of Holy Communion so that it may be distributed in a reverent and orderly manner. Bishops, priests and deacons distribute Holy Communion in virtue of their office as ordinary ministers of the Body and Blood of the Lord. (1) When the size of the congregation or the incapacity of the bishop, priest, or deacon requires it, the celebrant may be assisted by other bishops, priests, or deacons. If such ordinary ministers of Holy Communion are not present, "the priest may call upon extraordinary ministers to assist him, i.e., duly instituted acolytes or even other faithful who have been deputed for this purpose. In case of necessity, the priest may also depute suitable faithful for this single occasion (GIRM 162)." Excerpt from: Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion at Mass, Liturgy Guides, General Principles, USCCB

Extraordinary Minister's Prayer

• Extraordinary Ministers are scheduled according to their availability.
• Extraordinary Ministers are required to be parishioners of Saint Monica, and in good Catholic standing.

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