Formation workshop for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion continuing in their ministry at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Wentworthville

1. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy
Communion
Formation Workshop

2. Today We Will
– Review the parish vision and implementation strategies
– Reflect on four qualities that should be visible in our
ministry
– Review Mass procedures

6. Act of the Whole Church

7. Qualities of an Extraordinary Minister
The person… should
distinguish themself by their
Christian life, faith and
morals… let them cultivate
devotion to the Holy
Eucharist and show himself
as an example to the other
faithful…
– 1973 Instruction Immensae
caritatis
Source:Ambrosius007atEnglishWikipedia

8. Qualities of an
Extraordinary
Minister
Humility
Hospitality
Gratitude
Reverence

9. Humility
– Ministry is about service
– Are we prepared to
accept Christ in those
we minister to?

10. Hospitality
– Everyone has a place at
God’s table
– We welcome those who
approach the table
– The contact we make is so
brief
– Actions speak louder than
words

11. Gratitude
– ευχαριστία “thanksgiving”
– God will always be with his
people
– Celebrate our own lives
– When we receive the
Lord’s presence, then we
may share it with others

12. Reverence
– We are teachers of reverence
– Our reverence must be
extended to the Word, and the
whole Mass
– We must care for the Body of
Christ, the Church
– We must remain united, while
realising our humanity

13. Ministering Communion at
Mass

14. The Rite of Peace
– Ministers participate in the
rite
- This is the ritual focus
- Part of the assembly
- Model participation
– Ministers move once they
have shared a sign of peace
with those around them

15. The Fraction
– Ministers of Communion
stand back in the sanctuary
– The focus is on the Priest
breaking bread at the altar
– Ministers approach the altar
once the priest receives
communion

16. The Distribution of Communion
– Maintain a sense of
reverence
– Convey a sense of warmth
and welcome
– Take note of those
requiring assistance

17. After Communion
– Vessels are returned to the credence table
- Remaining hosts returned to altar first
– Ministers return to their seats
– Altar Servers clear the altar
- Ministers assist at the altar and tabernacle only if required
– Ministers are asked to help clean and put away vessels
after Mass

18. Communion Stations
Altar
WINE WINEBREAD

19. olmcwentyliturgy.org
For guidelines and resources