extraordinary ministers of holy communion formation: hospitality
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Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Formation Workshop
Qualities of an Extraordinary Minister
Persons whose good qualities… recommend them…
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“Welcoming the stranger, so that the stranger is no longer strange”
Jana Reiss, Flunking Sainthood
A mutually enriching encounter
A part of the culture, rather than a job
Meeting people where they are
Hospitality
Placing yourself at the service of others
Directed towardscommunion
Being theBody of Christ
Personal encounter
Being theBody of Christ
Would you understand the body of Christ? Hear the Apostle saying to the faithful: ‘You are the body and members of Christ.’ If, then, you are Christ’s body and his members, it is your own mystery which you receive. It is to what you are that you reply ‘Amen,’ and by replying subscribe. For you are told, ‘The Body of Christ,’ and you reply, ‘Amen.’ Be a member of the body of Christ and let your ‘Amen’ be true.
St Augustine
– Carefully giving each person undivided attention
– Speaking to the person in front of you
– Carrying out your role calmly, confidently and with careful concern
Personal encounter
– Looking beyond differences and judgements
– Showing interest in, and care towards others
– Carrying out our ministry with the reverence and warmth
Placing yourself at the service of others
– Participating in the ritual climax of the Mass
– United through our sharing in the Eucharist
– Focusing on communal action; our communion with Christ and each other
Directed towardscommunion
Personal Challenge
Ministering Communion at Mass
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
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
The Distribution of Communion– Maintain a sense of
reverence
– Convey a sense of warmth and welcome
– Take note of those requiring assistance
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
Communion Stations
Altar
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