EXTRAORDINARY MINISTER OF HOLY COMMUNION

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1 EXTRAORDINARY MINISTER OF HOLY COMMUNION ANNUAL RENEWAL PROCESS 2013 St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church Spring, TX

2 Welcome to the 2013 Online Renewal Process for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion of Saint Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church 2 of 65

3 We THANK YOU AGAIN for continuing to answer the call to serve by renewing your commitment to our EMHC Ministry!!! 3 of 65

4 IMPORTANT The Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion (EMHC) Renewal Process is reserved for current EMHCs that can successfully meet Archdiocesan Requirements and are willing to adhere to annual Adult Faith Formation requirements. Therefore, if you were not previously approved as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion at Saint Ignatius Loyola, you are welcome to review the module but please do not complete and submit the forms identified at the end of module. If you would like to join our EMHC Ministry, please visit our webpage on the Saint Ignatius Loyola website or contact the Saint Ignatius Loyola Office at of 65

5 LEAD CHALICES AND CAPTAINS All Lead Chalices and Captains will soon be invited to attend a brief ministry meeting to discuss some enhancements to our EMHC processes. In the meantime, we are requesting all Lead Chalices and Captains to join their fellow EMHCs by completing the annual commitment renewal process via online process, training packet or attending one of the NEW EMHC Training Sessions scheduled to be held on September 8 th and September 20 th in the Main Church. 5 of 65

6 ANNUAL EMHC RENEWAL PROCESS Due to your feedback and the overwhelming success of last year s EMHC Renewal Process, we will continue to offer the following options for our current EMHCs, Lead Chalices and Captains to renew their commitment to serve as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion: Option 1 - Online Option 2 - Training Packet Option 3 - NEW EMHC Training Session Additional instructions for your choice to use the Online Option will be provided on the next slide. 6 of 65

7 OPTION 1 - ONLINE RENEWAL PROCESS (1) Locate the Saint Ignatius Loyola website via (2) Launch the Online EMHC Annual Renewal Module via Worship link (3) Review the entire Online EMHC Annual Renewal Module (4) Locate, complete and electronically submit online renewal form (5) Locate, complete and electronically submit online feedback form (optional) (6) Monitor s for additional renewal instructions and formation opportunities 7 of 65

8 MODULE OBJECTIVES Continue providing current EMHCs, Captains and Lead Chalices with an online option to renew their commitment to serve in the EMHC ministry Share EMHC ministry enhancements Remind EMHCs of major ministry protocols Provide some helpful EMHC Ministry Review Questions 8 of 65

9 EMHC MINISTRY ENHANCEMENTS Listed below are some of the improvements to our EMHC Ministry that will take place in the near future: Adult Formation (Days of Reflection and Prayer) Ministering To Infirmed Communicants Proper Attire Updates EMHC Cross Storage Rack Hand Sanitization Let s spend a few minutes reviewing what s new for 2013 on the following slides. 9 of 65

10 ANNUAL ADULT FAITH FORMATION Throughout 2013, Saint Ignatius Loyola s Office of Liturgy and Sacraments will sponsor Days Of Prayer and Reflection that are designed to enrich your spiritual journey with our Heavenly Father and will fulfill your annual adult faith formation requirements. Please monitor the Sunday Bulletins and parish website for forthcoming details on dates, times and locations. 10 of 65

11 INFIRMED CHALICE AND BOWL MINISTERS Currently, communion in both species are offered to infirmed communicants during the 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Masses by various EMHCs, Worship Coordinators and Staff of the Office Of Liturgy and Sacraments. If you are interested in participating in this humbling activity of distributing the Precious Body and Blood to infirmed communicants, please inform the EMHC Captain in the Ministry Room to receive additional instructions. 11 of 65

12 APPROPRIATE MASS ATTIRE As models and leaders of our community, EMHCs must be reverently dressed to receive and distribute the Precious Body and Blood of Jesus Christ at all Masses (including Weekday Masses). As a reminder, the next series of slides contain recently updated excerpts from our EMHC Guidelines pertaining to Saint Ignatius Loyola s dress attire. 12 of 65

13 MEN S ATTIRE APPROPRIATE Suits Sport jackets, dress shirt and tie Dress shoes Long sleeve shirt and tie (Summer only) Jacket with dress shirt (Summer only) Slacks with youth ministry golf shirt (LifeTeen only) Dockers with youth ministry golf shirt (LifeTeen only) INAPPROPRIATE Jeans Cargo pants Sneakers Flip flops Open toed sandals Hats Excessive jewelry Excessive fragrance Name tags 13 of 65

14 WOMEN S ATTIRE APPROPRIATE Dresses Modest skirts and blouses Suits (dress slacks with coordinating jacket) Dress slacks with coordinating blouse (Summer only) Chapel veils Dress shoes INAPPROPRIATE Capri pants Cropped pants Casual stretch pants Denim skirts and jeans Mini skirts Sleeveless tops Spaghetti strap tops Tank tops Sneakers Flip flops Casual sandals Headscarves Long mantillas Excessive jewelry Excessive fragrance Name tags 14 of 65

15 EMHC CROSSES At the end of each Mass, EMHCs are requested to return Ministry Room Crosses to the newly installed multihook storage rack. If you are interested in purchasing your personal EMHC Cross (~$13 00 ), please inform the EMHC Coordinators via at or telephone at of 65

16 HAND SANITIZATION The health and well being of our parishioners is very important to the Saint Ignatius Loyola Community. As an effort to promote proper hygiene during Mass, EMHCs are requested to consider adopting the following practices: After prayer within the Ministry Room, EMHCs should always sanitize their hands via available sanitizer bottles or within wash basins in restrooms. After distributing communion, all EMHCs should strongly consider sanitizing their hands within the Work Sacristy via available bottles of sanitizer or within the special sacrarium wash basin. Bowl ministers should ensure that all fragments of the precious Body of Christ has been removed from their finger tips by thoroughly rinsing their hands tips in the sacrarium wash basin. 16 of 65

17 LET S REVIEW!!! 17 of 65

18 REVIEW QUESTION #1 TRUE/FALSE EMHCs are not required to adhere to proper dress attire requirements when serving at Weekday Masses. True or False? Please proceed to the next slide to check your answer. 18 of 65

19 REVIEW QUESTION #1 TRUE/FALSE EMHCs are not required to adhere to proper dress attire requirements when serving at Weekday Masses. The correct answer is FALSE. EMHCs are requested to be models and leaders of our community. Therefore, dress attire identified as inappropriate should not be worn by EMHCs distributing the Precious Body and Blood of Christ at all Masses (including Weekday Masses). 19 of 65

20 REVIEW QUESTION #2 TRUE/FALSE Saint Ignatius Loyola s proper dress attire protocol allows Men to wear jeans while serving as an EMHC as long as the jeans matches their coat. True or False? Please proceed to the next slide to check your answer. 20 of 65

21 REVIEW QUESTION #2 TRUE/FALSE Saint Ignatius Loyola s proper dress attire protocol allows Men to wear jeans while serving as an EMHC as long as the jeans matches their coat. The correct answer is FALSE. According to Saint Ignatius Loyola s proper dress attire protocol, jeans are considered inappropriate attire when distributing the Precious Body and Blood of Christ at ALL Masses (including Weekday Masses). 21 of 65

22 REVIEW QUESTION #3 TRUE/FALSE Saint Ignatius Loyola s proper dress attire protocol allows Females to wear capri or cropped pants while serving as an EMHC as long as the fabric is not denim. True or False? Please proceed to the next slide to check your answer. 22 of 65

23 REVIEW QUESTION #3 TRUE/FALSE Saint Ignatius Loyola s proper dress attire protocol allows Females to wear capri or cropped pants while serving as an EMHC as long as the fabric is not denim. The correct answer is FALSE. According to Saint Ignatius Loyola s proper dress attire protocol, capri and cropped pants are considered inappropriate attire when distributing the Precious Body and Blood of Christ at ALL Masses (including Weekday Masses). 23 of 65

24 REVIEW QUESTION #4 TRUE/FALSE EMHCs wearing crosses that were stored on rack within the Ministry Room should return the cross to rack after Mass. True or False? Please proceed to the next slide to check your answer. 24 of 65

25 REVIEW QUESTION #4 TRUE/FALSE EMHCs wearing crosses that were stored on rack within the Ministry Room should return the cross to rack after Mass. The correct answer is TRUE. At the end of each Mass, EMHCs are requested to return Ministry Room Crosses to the newly installed multi-hook storage rack. If you are interested in purchasing your personal EMHC Cross (~$13 00 ), please inform the EMHC Coordinators via at or telephone at of 65

26 EMHC MINISTRY REMINDERS On the next series of slides, we will discuss the following areas of emphasis that have been identified by various sources including parishioners, coordinators and clergy for our EMHC ministry to address: EMHC General Requirements Annual Adult Formation Early Arrival EMHC Procession Station Assignments Bowl Ministers Chalice Ministers Communicant Offering Communicant Blessing Infant And Child Blessings Chalice Cleansing Self-Communicating Ciborium Procession Dismissal 26 of 65

27 EMHC GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 1. Must be fully initiated (those who have been baptized, confirmed and have received First Communion). 2. Must be at least 18 years old or a senior in High School. 3. If married, must be in a marriage recognized by the Roman Catholic Church. 27 of 65

28 ANNUAL ADULT FAITH FORMATION All EMHCs are required to continuously enhance their faith by participating in Adult Faith Formation Training each year in the form of instruction, workshops or retreats. The EMHC Adult Faith Formation Process is a self monitoring process based on an individual EMHC s covenant with our Heavenly Father. 28 of 65

29 ANNUAL ADULT FAITH FORMATION Throughout the year, an abundance of adult faith formation sessions are available on the campus of Saint Ignatius Loyola as well as other locations throughout the Archdiocese of Galveston Houston. In addition, reputable online Adult Faith Formation sessions are available and can be attended if they appear on the Saint Ignatius Loyola s list of recommended online Adult Faith Formation Sessions. A current list of Adult Faith Formation Training Sessions available throughout the Archdiocese (including online sessions) are provided within the EMHC area of the Saint Ignatius Loyola website or by contacting the Office of Liturgy and Sacraments. 29 of 65

30 EARLY ARRIVAL Thanks again for arriving at least 20 minutes prior to the beginning of Mass to sign in and participate in prayer with other Liturgical Ministers. By arriving early, you continually help ensure the EMHC Captain and Worship Coordinators that an ample amount of Ministers are available to serve during the Mass. Whenever possible, please attend Masses appropriately dressed to serve as an EMHC in the event your help is needed. 30 of 65

31 EMHC PROCESSION After the Sign of Peace, EMHCs are requested to immediately lineup for the Communion Procession between Sections G and H near the Reservation Chapel. Please reserve areas near the first two pews for Lead Chalices, Captains, Instituted Acolytes and Worship Coordinators. 31 of 65

32 STATION ASSIGNMENTS EMHCs are requested to wait for the EMHC Captain to assign chalice and bowl stations throughout the entire communion process. 32 of 65

33 STATION SELF-ASSIGNMENTS??? 33 of 65

34 STATION SELF-ASSIGNMENTS Proper positioning of EMHCs for the distribution of communion is vital to sustain the dignity and reverence of the Holy Mass. The EMHC Captains take this responsibility very seriously and are doing a very good job but they need your help to continue doing so. On various occasions, some EMHCs inadvertently select their own stations (without assistance from the EMHC Captain) resulting in the unfortunate display of disarray near the Sanctuary. 34 of 65

35 STATION SELF-ASSIGNMENTS We fully understand that serving the Precious Body and Precious Blood to a family member or friend is a humbling and rewarding experience. However, an EMHC choosing their own station often results in the EMHC Captain having to quickly make adjustments that sometimes leads to the delay of communion distribution. 35 of 65

36 STATION SELF-ASSIGNMENTS If the communicant line at your station has depleted and you have species remaining in your sacred vessel, please locate the EMHC Captain for guidance. The EMHC Captain may assign another station to you or direct you to the Altar to present your sacred vessel to clergy for transfer of the Precious Body and purification of your vessel. 36 of 65

37 BOWL MINISTERS If you have distributed all of the Precious Body within your sacred bowl and there are still communicants in line: 1. Request the communicants to remain in line 2. Inform EMHC Bowl Minister next to your station to begin distributing to communicants in your line 3. Locate EMHC Captain for guidance The EMHC Captain may request you to proceed to the Altar for refill of your sacred vessel by the Presider or Deacon and return to help at same or different station or you may be requested to simply proceed to the Altar and hand your sacred vessel to Presider or Deacon for purification. If the Presider or Deacon is not positioned near the Altar to refill your sacred vessel and EMHC Captain is unavailable to assist, please respectfully request the Presider or Deacon to take their place to allow them to assist at the Altar with sacred vessel refills. 37 of 65

38 CHALICE MINISTERS If the Precious Blood within your sacred Chalice has been consumed and there are still communicants in line: 1. Please refer the communicants to another station distributing the Precious Blood (if any) 2. Inform EMHC Captain that you have communicants waiting to receive the Precious Blood 3. Proceed to Credence Table and place your empty Chalice and Purificator on small corporal provided the near east side of Credence Table and proceed to the Work Sacristy for hand sanitization. Note: If the Altar doesn t have an empty Chalice, please place your empty Chalice on the Altar and your Purificator on Credence Table. 38 of 65

39 CHALICE MINISTERS If your Chalice contains Precious Blood upon the completion of Communion, please proceed to the Credence Table and wait patiently for a Deacon, Instituted Acolyte or another EMHC to receive your Chalice and Purificators and then proceed to the Work Sacristy for hand sanitization. IA D E E D E E de E E CREDENCE TABLE Note: Clergy members are considered Ordinary Ministers, therefore when transferring a Chalice containing remaining Precious Blood to a member of Clergy, recitation of The Blood of Christ is not required. 39 of 65

40 COMMUNICANT OFFERING When offering the Precious Body or Precious Blood to a communicant, graciously and without haste, make eye contact (when possible) and simply recite The Body of Christ or The Blood of Christ. Adding the communicant s name or any other words may seem to be a kind and personal gesture, however this may distract the communicant s personal time at the banquet with our Savior Jesus Christ. 40 of 65

41 COMMUNICANT BLESSING When a communicant approaches with hands folded across their chest, this represents a sign of their request to receive a blessing in lieu of communion. Priests and Deacons are allowed to give a formal blessing of the church and bowl ministers are permitted to offer simple blessings. Due to risk of spillage, chalice ministers are requested to refrain from offering blessings to any communicant. 41 of 65

42 COMMUNICANT BLESSING The simple blessing can be accomplished by gently placing the palm of your hand on the communicant s shoulder and reciting a blessing phrase such as May God Bless You and Keep You. Another acceptable form of simple blessing involves extending your hand without making contact followed by recitation of a simple blessing phrase. Please avoid contacting the communicant s skin or hair with tips of fingers utilized to distribute communion. Note: Formal blessings whereby the sign of the cross is administered is reserved for Clergy members only. 42 of 65

43 INFANT AND CHILD BLESSINGS When a child or communicant holding an infant approaches, bowl ministers are permitted to offer simple blessing phrases discussed on previous slides on behalf of the church. Due to risk of spillage, chalice ministers are requested to refrain from offering blessings to infants and children. If a child is not interested in receiving a blessing and walks away, please refrain from leaving your station to follow the child to administer a blessing. 43 of 65

44 EMHC CHALICES After communicant receives the Precious Blood, EMHCs are required to prepare the chalice for the next communicant by thoroughly wiping the contacted area with a clean portion of their purificator and rotating the chalice at least ¼ turn. 44 of 65

45 CHALICE CLEANSING Occasionally during Communion, some Chalices appear to be soiled with observable remnants of lipstick or other subtle markings. To prevent this from occurring, all Chalice EMHCs are reminded to thoroughly clean the Chalice with a purificator and rotate the chalice at least ¼ turn for the next communicant. Note: Excessive force is not required but please ensure Chalice area is cleaned sufficiently. 45 of 65

46 CHALICE CLEANSING Due to the delicate surface nature of our multi-pieced Chalices, EMHCs are requested to exercise special care when cleaning the Chalices during communion and within the work sacristy. Please ensure that the Chalice is cleaned with purificators after each communicant without applying excessive force or tension. Note: Excessive force or tension applied to multi-pieced Chalices can sometimes result in the separation of bowl from the stem and base. 46 of 65

47 SELF COMMUNICATING Frequently, EMHCs are placed in a position whereby there is Precious Body or Precious Blood remaining within their sacred vessel after communion. When this occurs, the EMHC is required to offer the remaining Precious Body or Precious Blood to another EMHC or Instituted Acolyte by reciting The Blood Of Christ or to member of Clergy in lieu of self consuming. 47 of 65

48 CIBORIUM PROCESSION The distribution of Communion formally ends when the Presider transfers remaining hosts (if any) in the form of the Sacred Body of Christ from EMHC Bowls to a large Ciborium. The EMHC Captain, escorted by an Altar Server, reverently carries the Ciborium to the Reservation Chapel for placement within the Tabernacle. While exiting the Work Sacristy near the Reservation Chapel, please pause briefly to ensure that you will not interfere with the path of Ciborium Procession. 48 of 65

49 DISMISSAL At the conclusion of Mass, the Presider concludes the service with a Final Blessing followed by a Recessional Hymn from the Choir. In order to sustain the dignity and reverence of the Holy Mass, EMHCs that plan to assist with vessel cleansing in the Work Sacristy are requested to remain in their pews until the Procession has exited the glass doors. IMPORTANT: All Liturgical Ministers should also refrain from entering the Sanctuary area until the Choir has completed the Recessional Hymn. 49 of 65

50 LET S REVIEW!!! 50 of 65

51 REVIEW QUESTION #5 TRUE/FALSE In order to join the EMHC Ministry, parishioners must be fully initiated (those who have been baptized, confirmed and have received First Communion). True or False? Please proceed to the next slide to check your answer. 51 of 65

52 REVIEW QUESTION #5 TRUE/FALSE In order to join the EMHC Ministry, parishioners must be fully initiated (those who have been baptized, confirmed and have received First Communion). The correct answer is TRUE. All EMHCs are required to be fully initiated (those who have been baptized, confirmed and have received First Communion). 52 of 65

53 REVIEW QUESTION #6 TRUE/FALSE When an EMHC receives their sacred vessel containing the Precious Body or Precious Blood from Clergy, they should immediately find the nearest EMHC station and begin distributing communion. True or False? Please proceed to the next slide to check your answer. 53 of 65

54 REVIEW QUESTION #6 TRUE/FALSE When an EMHC receives their sacred vessel containing the Precious Body or Precious Blood from Clergy, they should select a station that will allow them to distribute communion to their family. The correct answer is FALSE. We fully understand that serving the Precious Body and Precious Blood to a family member or friend is a humbling and rewarding experience. However, an EMHC should always wait for the EMHC Captain to assign chalice and bowl station areas throughout the entire communion process. 54 of 65

55 REVIEW QUESTION #7 TRUE/FALSE If an EMHC has Precious Blood remaining in their chalice after communion, it is permissible for the EMHC to consume the remaining Precious Blood as long as they are near the credence table. True or False? Please proceed to the next slide to check your answer. 55 of 65

56 REVIEW QUESTION #7 TRUE/FALSE If an EMHC has Precious Blood remaining in their chalice after communion, it is permissible for the EMHC to self-consume the remaining Precious Blood as long as they are near the credence table. The correct answer is FALSE. If an EMHC has Precious Blood remaining within their sacred vessel after communion, the EMHC is required to offer the remaining Precious Blood to another EMHC or member of clergy in lieu of self-communicating. 56 of 65

57 REVIEW QUESTION #8 TRUE/FALSE An EMHC is allowed to immediately begin cleaning the sacred vessels after communion before the final blessing is administered. True or False? Please proceed to the next slide to check your answer. 57 of 65

58 REVIEW QUESTION #8 TRUE/FALSE An EMHC is allowed to immediately begin cleaning the sacred vessels after communion before the final blessing is administered. The correct answer is FALSE. After distributing communion, all EMHCs should return to their seats within the congregation to participate in the Final Blessing. EMHCs are requested to refrain from beginning the sacred vessel cleansing process until Mass has ended. 58 of 65

59 SUMMARY The Saint Ignatius Loyola EMHC Ministry is a dynamic and vibrant ministry that contributes it s success to your willingness to devote precious time each weekend to serve our Heavenly Father. As you continue your journey as an EMHC Minister, please keep in mind the various enhancements discussed within this module that our ministry will begin experiencing in the near future. In addition, please continue to adhere to the basic fundamentals of our EMHC Ministry that allows us to participate in an active consistent manner with Clergy during the Liturgy of the Eucharist. 59 of 65

60 ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES Another important aspect of our EMHC Ministry is the development of current EMHCs to serve in the leadership positions of Captain and Lead Chalice. If you are interested in elevating your service to our Heavenly Father to one of these leadership positions, training is available in group and individual settings. Please consider becoming a Captain or Lead Chalice by contacting the EMHC Coordinators identified on the following slide. 60 of 65

61 CONTACT INFORMATION If you have any questions or would like to discuss the EMHC Ministry Program, please contact the following EMHC Ministry Coordinators: Rita and Peter Olivier of 65

62 CONGRATULATIONS!!! You have completed the Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion Annual Renewal Module!!! Please follow the instructions on the next slide to help us document that you have completed the Annual Renewal Process. 62 of 65

63 EMHC DATABASE DOCUMENTATION PROCESS 1) Return to the EMHC page on the Saint Ignatius Loyola website 2) Locate, complete and electronically submit online renewal form 3) Locate, complete and electronically submit online feedback form (optional) 4) Monitor s for additional renewal instructions 63 of 65

64 Thanks AGAIN And God Bless You For Continuing To Serve Reverently In Our EMHC Ministry! Let s end our module by reciting an EMHC prayer on the next slide. 64 of 65

65 EMHC PRAYER Lord, as the apostle John stood next to Your Son s Cross, so I am privileged to stand next to Your Altar Table and serve in the Holy Sacrifice of the mass. In a long tradition of priestly people, I am grateful for the honor that is mine. May my behavior and the attitude of my heart reflect that holy honor as I strive to serve in a sacred way. With awe and wonder, I will hold in my hands the Body of Christ and His Sacred Blood, so that my sisters and brothers may be fed with the Food of Life. Make my heart and hands clean. Free me from anything of vanity and pride that might divorce me and the service that is mine from the heart of the Divine Mystery residing in this Holy Meal. May I, with Your Constant Assistance, truly wait upon You and Your people in this Holy Liturgy of Praise and Adoration. Amen 65 of 65