Extraordinary Ministers of Eucharist

Special Training is provided for this ministry. Those who are in their Senior Year of High School or older are welcome to attend training to assist as Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist.

How to Become an Extraordinary Minister

Responsibilities and Expectations:

Assist at Sunday Mass
Volunteer to serve on Holy Days, Christmas Eve, and Ash Wednesday
Volunteer to bring Communion to the Homebound, Nursing Homes, and Assisted Living facilities
Attend the EM meetings - usually four throughout the year
Have received the sacraments of:
- Baptism
- First Communion
- Confirmation
- If married, must be in a valid marriage according to the law of the Catholic Church
Dress Appropriately
Have Fr. Rick, our Pastor, write a letter to the Bishop
Complete the Volunteer Form requested by the diocese and available at the Parish Center
Attend the training workshop offered by the Rockville Center Diocese - offered in the Spring and Fall
Complete Virtus training
Obtain and ID Badge
Attend an EM conducted tour of our Church Sacristy and Hall
Be Commissioned