The Bishop of Covington commissions Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion.  They  assist the priest with the distribution of Holy Communion at Mass in accordance with guidelines set forth by the Church and the Diocese.  They may also assist in the distribution of Holy Communion to the sick and homebound.

What are the qualifications to serve as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion?

The Pastor recommends the person to the Bishop, who in turn appoints them to a particular parish.  They must be fully initiated, mature, members of the Church, who by their actual Christian living shown that they have taken their faith seriously.  They should embody the Christian life of service, and be willing to grow in their love for the Eucharist.  Specifically:

To qualify to serve as an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion in the Diocese of Covington, a recommended person must:

1.  Be Catholic and have received all of the sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist);
2.  Live his or her life in such a way that their love for the Eucharist is evident by their regular participation in the     Eucharistic liturgy;
3.  Demonstrate acceptance of the teachings of the Church by his/her way of life;
4.  Be adequately formed to carry out this ministry as the Church intends, and take part in continuing formation
through parish and/or diocesan workshops and/or retreats;  
5.  Be recommended by their pastor/parochial administrator/parish life collaborator/chaplain of their religious
community to the Bishop, who may accept the recommendation for a four year renewable term;
6.  Be at least sixteen (16) years of age;
7.  Not labor under a canonical penalty, whether imposed or declared (e.g., not be in an invalid marriage or a laicized cleric; see RS 168);   
8.  Commit to a faithful and reliable presence at the liturgies to which they have been assigned.
9.  Be VIRTUS trained, compliant, and current on bulletins.
 

What’s my first step in seeking commissioning as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion?

One who prayerfully discerns that they are called to this Ministry should contact Msgr Fosu or Fr. Jim