The Eucharist: Source and Summit
For Catholics, the Mass is the heart of our faith, a celebration of the Paschal Mystery of Jesus Christ. The Vatican II document Sacrosanctum Concilium describes the Mass as “the summit toward which the activity of the Church is directed; at the same time, it is the fount from which all the Church’s power flows.” In short, it is the source and the summit of Christian life and prayer.
The Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion (EMHC) performs a great service to the Church by distributing Holy Communion to God’s people on those occasions where there are an insufficient number of priests and deacons to distribute Holy Communion to the people present at the Mass, and to the homebound. It is an honor and a privilege to serve the Church in this capacity and requires careful preparation on the part of the EMHC. Please complete the Ministry Agreement Form as well as the Good Standing Form located in the next tab.
For more information, please contact Andrew Burson at (614) 882-2109 or [email protected].
These parish guidelines are meant to assist you in this ministry of service. They are meant to give you the necessary directives to perform your ministry properly, and to assist you with any questions you may have. As an EMHC, you are called to strengthen your love and devotion to our Eucharistic Lord. Ponder upon this mystery you are called to participate in; and “let Jesus, present in the Blessed Sacrament, speak to your hearts. It is he who is the true answer of life that you seek (and share)” (Pope St. John Paul II).
View the current schedule of Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, request substitutes, and volunteer for open spots on Ministry Scheduler Pro.
