Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHC) 

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHC) assist priests and deacons in the distribution of the body and blood of Jesus Christ at Mass and other liturgical celebrations. They must be instructed, trained, and given the Bishop's mandate. EMHC are Catholics in good standing that have a love of the Eucharist and wish to serve their fellow parishioners. 

Requirements to be an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion (EMHC) at St. Faustina Catholic Church

• You must be a registered member of the St. Faustina Catholic Community to serve as an EMHC.
• You need to complete the CMG Connect Safe Haven online training program (this program is replacing the VIRTUS PGC training). If your VIRTUS training is current, you will not be due to complete refresher training until you have met your 5-year anniversary date. To register, go to https://GalvestonHouston.CMGConnect.org 

The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston also has the following requirements:
Candidates for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Guidelines
(Presbyteral Council, Jan. 1993; Excerpts from the Archdiocesan Pastoral Manual Rev. June 1, 2005)

• Must be 18 years of age or a senior in high school fully initiated in the Church (Confirmed)
• Persons of genuine Eucharistic faith, living exemplary Catholic lives, and have sound psychological maturity
• Must have no impediment to sacramental reception (persons in irregular marriages, cohabitating couples, members of forbidden organizations, priests who have left active ministry -even if laicized-). Notorious sinners are prohibited. Marriage must be a sacramental, valid marriage in the Catholic Church. If further clarification or discussion is needed on this issue, please contact the Pastor.

 

Interested in serving as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion?

If you would like information about becoming an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, please contact Annette Johns Lubbe: 
eom@saintfaustinachurch.org

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