Guide for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

by Corinna Laughlin, Paul Turner, Kenneth A. Riley

Men and women lay ministers are often deputed as extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion to assist priests and deacons with the smooth distribution of Holy Communion at Mass and to bring Holy Communion to those who are sick and homebound. This second edition provides updated pastoral commentary in light of the third edition of The Roman Missal. Veteran ministers or newly deputed ministers will be given the tools needed to effectively serve during the liturgy and appreciate more deeply their liturgical roles. This book A basic theological and historical overview of this ministry, Resources for formation and the deepening of ministerial spirituality, Questions for discussion and reflection, Generous quotations from current Church documents, liturgical rubrics, and Scripture, Instructive photos, images, and text boxes.

71 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2013

Reviews

[Greg Oaster · Rating 5 out of 5]

As I am entering this ministry soon, my Pastor gave me this book to help me understand the role of the EM as well as the related duties and responsibilities. It is an easy read and very helpful and helps me better to understand what my role will be

[Gwendolyn Caithness Cameron · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Survivor of Sexual Assault, I've really felt strongly that Survivors of Abuse should feel welcome to share in Communion, for me to demonstrate the acceptance and invitation. Because my early life entailed being raised Protestant, I wanted an easy to read but detailed explanation of how Catholicism regards the Eucharist & EMHCs; this accomplishes that.