These lay people are sometimes referred to as Eucharistic Ministers.
The ordinary minister of Holy Communion is a bishop, priest or deacon. However, other members of the faithful, known as extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion, may be commissioned to assist with the distribution of the Sacrament as needed.
Extraordinary ministers may distribute Holy Communion at Mass when there are insufficient ordained ministers capable of administering the Sacrament, to ensure a timely and reverent distribution. Outside of Mass, some extraordinary ministers may assist priests and deacons in the distribution of Holy Communion to the sick and homebound.
Extraordinary ministers must be fully initiated Catholics, whose qualities of Christian life, faith and morals recommend them. Eucharistic Ministers set an example for the assembly at liturgy and they should also be examples of Christ in the community. Candidates for this ministry are required to successfully undergo a background check as required by Diocesan policy. Here in Corpus Christi Parish we are in need of many to help distribute the Body and Blood of Christ to the community at each celebration of the Eucharist.
If you wish to consider this ministry, please contact: Kim Suttie: 872-2281.