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Purpose of Position
To distribute the Body and Blood of Christ to those who come forward during the eucharistic celebration. Those who choose not to receive the Eucharist are welcomed with a blessing.
Responsibilities
- Assist the presider in distributing Eucharist at Mass. The
minister looks each person in the eye and says, without rushing, “The
Body of Christ,” “The Blood of Christ.” Each person has time to
respond, “Amen.” The minister, again without hurrying, then places the
Body of Christ in the hand or on the tongue and gives over the Blood of
Christ.
- Find your own replacement if you are unable to serve when scheduled.
- Offer to minister on Holy Days and other special feasts.
- Offer to minister even when you are not scheduled.
- Join the other ministers in the sacristy before the liturgy begins for a short prayer.
- Join in the blessing of the recommitment to service at the liturgy of your choice in late fall.
- Be
willing to serve at the Saturday, 5:00 p.m., Sunday, 6:30 a.m., and
Sunday, 12:45 p.m. Masses until there is a sufficient number of
ministers in place to serve at these liturgies.
- Attend the annual Liturgy Reflection Day, usually held a Saturday morning in the fall.
Requirements
- To be a Eucharistic Minister is to be intent on the work of
liturgy caught up in singing, procession and even silence. To be a
Eucharistic Minister is to know deeply that we are the Body and Blood
of Christ. To be with the praying community is to learn how to be in
this world with reverence, with a love of God that is incarnate in how
we speak to others, how we move amidst the holiness of matter and of
time.
- A fully initiated Catholic, having celebrated the sacraments of baptism, confirmation, and First Eucharist.
Amount of Time Required
Approximately 90 minutes on each occasion.
When Ministry is Performed
Generally twice a month. A ministry schedule is mailed out once a
quarter. Weekly assignments are listed in the Sunday Bulletin and on
the parish website.
Length of Commitment
One year at a time.
Training
Provided through our own Liturgy Office.
Recommendations
Consider attending the liturgy conference held annually in the fall and
the Los Angeles Archdioceses Religious Education Congress held annually
in the winter.
Contact
Frank Ponnet
Director of Liturgy
(626) 403-6116
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To express your interest in becoming a Eucharistic Minister, please
complete and submit the Eucharistic Minister Volunteer Interest Form .
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