It is a privilege and sacred task to become an Extraordinary minister of the Holy Eucharist and a blessing to those who are chosen. Being a Eucharistic Minister in another way of drawing  closer to our Lord Jesus Christ and entering a deeper relationship with Him. The ordinary ministers of Holy Communion are the priest and deacon. Extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion may be appointed to facilitate the distribution of Holy Communion within Mass when there is a large number of communicants; and to allow for a more frequent, even daily, administration of Holy Communion outside of Mass to those impeded from attending Mass because of sickness or physical weakness whether at home or hospital. The choice of when and where to serve is up to you.

   
Guidelines
To serve as in the Extraordinary Eucharistic Ministry, a person must:

• be    practicing     Catholic,    distinguished    in    their Christian life, faith and morals;
• be at least 18 years old;
• have received the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist and Matrimony (if married) ;
• demonstrate a belief and deep reverence for and devotion to the holy Eucharist as the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ, truly present;
• possess the requisite abilities and temperament to carry out their assigned duties.