Guidelines and norms for extraordinary ministers of holy. Extraordinary ministers of holy communion emhcs who take communion to the sick and homebound have a role in sharing the churchs total ministry to the sick after the manner of jesus. Handbook for extraordinary ministers of holy communion to the. Training for extraordinary ministers of holy communion to the sick and homebound emhc and pastoral care providers pcp diocese of palm beach office of safe environments 2014. A saint for eucharistic ministers to the homebound. Ministry to the sick and homebound saint pius x catholic. The ministry of communion offers practical advice and vital theology for eucharistic ministers. Ministry to the sick and homebound and vulnerable adult.
Ministry contact deacon al eucharistic ministry to the homebound. For the eucharistic minister it is an awesome privilege and a fuller exercise of the baptismal ministry given. 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. Updated with the latest liturgical laws and norms, and with an expanded section on leading communion services, this book is an excellent guide for both those who serve gods people, and those who help them prepare for the ministry. But language is largely determined by usage, and in many catholic churches, parishes and dioceses throughout the united states, the term eucharistic minister is currently used for lay people who help in the distribution of holy. Bringing communion to the sick, homebound, and hospitalized. Homebound is designed and presented for the development of ministers who assist the sick and homebound of our parish. The eucharistic ministry to the sick provides eucharistic visitation to those unable to attend mass, such as the homebound, nursing home residents and those who are hospitalized. Guidelines for bringing holy communion to the sick and housebound special care must be taken in the choice of those candidates who will take holy communion to the sick.
Eucharistic assembly synaxis, action of thanksgiving, breaking of the bread, memorial, holy sacrifice, lords supper, holy and divine liturgy, holy communion, and holy mass. Jerry and i want to introduce some new procedures to improve how we, at the weekend masses, bring the eucharist to the homebound and to care facilities. Extraordinary ministers of the eucharist the revised. Updated with the latest liturgical laws and norms, and with an expanded section on leading communion services, this book is an excellent guide for both those who serve gods people and those who help them prepare for the ministry. Emhcs may also be designated for ministry to the sick and homebound of the parish to. A person may be homebound due to age, illness, physical andor mental incapacities and unable to attend sunday mass. As with all ministries, the most important way to prepare to serve is through prayer. Extraordinary ministers of holy communion for the sick and the.
Mass or to the sick and homebound in various locations i. The ministry of the eucharistic minister thus came about as a direct. Communion of the sick is a wonderful guide for any eucharistic minister. Ministry of communion, ministry of communion collegeville. In the action of the eucharist this bread and this wine are transformed and become our spiritual food and drink. Through home visits, reassuring phone calls and sending cards or letters on a regular basis, our ministers will engage the elderly homebound person through conversation and social support. Extraordinary cross to wear when visiting the homebound. Hospital or home visits, phone calls and our card ministry combine together to make sure our homebound members know they are not forgotten.
For assistance for yourself or someone you know or if you are interested in becoming. A homebound parishioner is someone who is unable to attend mass because of an illness or physical impairment. Eucharistic ministers also called ems bring the holy eucharist to those who cannot attend sunday liturgies at st. Eucharistic ministries to the homebound, rex hospital, and. Catholic handbook for visiting the sick and homebound 2020. Find your ritual book or pages, pyx and other needed items. In this free guide, former hospital chaplain, spiritual director, and parish eucharistic visitors coordinator ann naffziger leads you through best practices for leading this ministry in your parish. Such ministries include praying as part of a prayer chain, recording the history of the church, or teaching and sharing their faith on. A prayerbook for eucharistic ministers bayard faith. Working together, ministers maintain contact with each other to facilitate weekly distribution of the eucharist. This practice includes taking the eucharist to the elderly, the sick and the infirm. Ministers will also be provided with a rite of eucharist to the homebound prayer book to be used to pray on the visit. Homebound extraordinary ministers of the eucharist are to attend the morning mass at st. It is handy and it provides great prayers needed for bringing the holy eucharist to a confined person or to the sick who is unable to attend mass.
And that gift is his presence in the eucharist and his words in the readings, psalms, and the gospel. The ministry to the sick and homebound and distribution of holy. These eucharistic visits may take place in the home, at the hospital bed, or in any institution that provides basic care and daytoday living arrangements to the elderly, the sick and the infirm. The homebound friendly church recognizes the gifts of the homebound.
Every eucharistic minister will be inspired by these beautiful and heartfelt prayers. Volunteers who are eucharistic ministers can deliver the holy eucharist to those who ask, and training is offered to our ministers. Mission to bring communion to and pray with the homebound in our parish. Ministry to the homebound eucharist brings the eucharist to parishioners who are sick, homebound or hospitalized. New procedures for taking communion to the homebound.
The number should not be so few as to unduly burden any one minister, yet not so large as to make it appear that this ministry is a regular and normal expression of lay participation in the eucharist. Lay ministers were also needed due to the shortage of priestsdeacons, when the congregation was allowed to receive under both species, and to assist with distributing holy communion to the sick and homebound. In bringing communion to them the minister of communion represents christ and manifests faith and charity on behalf of the whole community toward those who cannot be. This will insure that there are enough eucharistic ministers. Ministry to the sick and homeboundshutin is a ministry founded in the churchs rich tradition of. Ministry to the sick is just as much ministry by the sick. Ministry of holy communion for the sick and homebound. The pyxides belong to sje and are there for use by all the extraordinary ministers of the eucharist. Homebound ministry those that are unable to come to church because of physical ability, illness or age are encouraged to call the rectory to arrange for weekly. Communion emhc represents christ and manifests faith and charity on behalf of. Extraordinary minister of holy communion training manual 2018. An order for the commissioning of extraordinary ministers of holy communion can be found in the book of blessings, ch.
Each expresses an essential aspect of the call to be what heshe offers, the body and blood of christ in the world. A rite of communion, approved by the bishops is used. This book contains blessings and the rite for bringing holy communion to the. Special ministers of the eucharist book pdf download. Communion ministers to the homebound do not disclose personal. It is by taking and sharing the eucharistic bread and chalicesigns. Norms for the distribution and reception of holy communion. To participate in this ministry, you must fulfill the requirements for extraordinary minister of the eucharist see liturgical ministries and attend mass on the day of the visit. Point out the idea that our ministry to the sick and the homebound calls for great sensitivity and care. Taking the eucharist to the sick is a most sacred duty and we need to be reverent of the blessed sacrament. As a eucharistic minister in a hospital and nursing home setting, this book taught me how important that ministry is, and just exactly what it is i represent to the patients. John the evangelist on their scheduled day of visitation. Those ministering, and the assembly itself, are blessed and built up, by the presence of those to whom one ministers.
Discipleship ministries when church members become. Elderly and homebound ministry st andrew catholic church. He preferred death at the hands of a mob rather than deliver to them the blessed sacrament, which he was carrying. As the coordinator of our communion call team for the sick and home bound i have purchased this. Best practice would be to wear one of the eucharistic cross necklaces to signify you are participating in this ministry. In bringing communion to them the extraordinary minister of. This book will reignite the flame that should burn in the hearts of everyone who is blessed to participate in the joy that comes from distributing the eucharist. Eucharistic ministers to the sick our lady of the assumption. The mission of the holy trinity homebound nursing home ministry is to help the priests of the parish to ensure that the sick or aged, even though not seriously ill or in danger of death, are given every opportunity to receive the eucharist frequently, even daily, especially during easter time. The catechism of the catholic church offers us a number of images from our tradition to refer to this most sacred reality. Each minister will be provided with a communion pyx and a burse to carry the eucharist to the homebound. Leading eucharistic visitors free best practices for. Holy communion is offered under both species forms of bread and wine at our weekend liturgies at blessed sacrament parish and st. A growing need even if they are not on your radar, your parish almost certainly has homebound or sick members who are not being.
Tarcisius was a 3rd century martyr of the early church. Eucharistic ministry to the sick christ the redeemer. Extraordinary ministers of holy communion to the sick and homebound is a ministry dedicated to bringing the eucharist to those who cannot attend sunday mass for a period of time due to age, serious illness, or longterm recovery from surgery. Procedures for extraordinary ministers of holy communion. In bringing communion to the sick and homebound, the emhc represents christ and manifests faith and charity on behalf of the. Ministry of holy communion for the sick and homebound inspiration the faithful who are ill are deprived of their rightful and accustomed place in the eucharistic community. Eucharistic minister training for homebound youtube. Emhcs are to exercise their ministry only in their own parish or institution. It involves sharing in prayer and the word of god during these visits.
When you arrive, check in with the mass coordinator. Ignatius loyola catholic community has compiled this booklet in order to accomplish its 2012 goal of providing guidelines to all ministry leaders under its. Dominic catholic parish, there is a specific ministry to the sick and homebound, in which members are trained as pastoral visitors, including offering eucharist when desired and requested by homebound parishioners, or those in nursing homes or hospitals. When you are sick or unable to leave your home for various reasons, its a blessing to know that the church has volunteers available who will deliver the eucharist to you. Janet expresses deep reverence and awe at standing before others to. Please let the hospital coordinator know if you will be borrowing a pyx. Guidelines for extraordinary ministers of holy communion. For all extraordinary ministers of the eucharist for the sick and homebound, there. New procedures for taking communion to the homebound holyfamilyuser recent news msgr. In addition to completing a suitable formation course, they must be persons who will deal with the sick and the aged in a compassionate and understanding manner, always aware of. Homebound ministry the homebound ministry at holy spirit was established to bring our lord, present in the holy eucharist, to homebound parish members. There are a variety of ministries in which the homebound can participate from their homes.
To serve as an extraordinary minister of holy communion emhc is a special. The visit is an opportunity to ask the individual if there is a need for a visit by a. Johns deaf center recorded this video to help catholic eucharistic ministers know how to bring the holy eucharist to people who are at home or in hospitals. Guidelines and protocols for extraordinary ministers of. Through these visits, those who are at home are able to stay connected to our community through the love of the eucharist. Aloysius make an effort to stay connected with those parishioners who are not able to join us at mass due to illness or physicalmental incapacities.
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