Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion

Welcome to the Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion (EMHC)

 

Our EMHC Ministry is a dynamic and vibrant ministry that allows parishioners to participate actively with clergy during the Liturgy of the Eucharist as an EMHC, Lead Chalice, Lead Bowl or EMHC Captain.

 

We welcome any Parishioner to join our EMHC Ministry that can successfully meet Archdiocesan Requirements. This person must be willing to attend an initial EMHC Training Session and be commissioned. EMHC are expected to participate in annual Faith Formation.

 

For more information on our EMHC Ministry, please click on links provided below.

 

God Bless !!!


EMHC Co-Coordinators

Linda Massengale
Gifford Wilkerson
Vilma Villanueva

Contact Us

EMHC Co-Coordinators

emhc@silcc.org

Archdiocesean Requirements for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

According to the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston's Pastoral Manual:


The candidate must be 18 years of age or a senior in high school.

The candidate must be fully initiated in the church (having celebrated the Sacraments of Baptism, Holy Eucharist and Confirmation).

The candidate must be a person of genuine Eucharistic faith, living exemplary Catholic lives and have sound psychological maturity.

The candidate must have no impediment to sacramental reception.

The candidate must be Safe Enviornment trained and in compliance with CMG requirements.

N.B. Persons in irregular marriages (married outside of the church), cohabitating couples, members of forbidden organizations (e.g. Free Masonry, etc.), priests who have left active ministry (even if laicized), notorious sinners, etc. are prohibited from this ministry.

Required Commissioning of all Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Every EMHC must be commissioned.  The commission period for EMHC is for five years. The commissionings will be during Advent at the Masses in which the Pastor presides.  These Mass times will be posted in the fall.




If you have questions, please contact our cochairs at emhc@silcc.org

or call the parish office at 281.370.3401.

Ministry Information

  • Description of Ministry     Ministers assist the Presider in the distribution of the Holy Communion to the assembly during the  celebration of the Mass.
  • Typical Activities           

           -  Serving at weekend and weekday Masses

               -  Serving at special occasion Masses (e.g. First Communion, Confirmation, Holy Days, etc.)

                  -  May require additional training sessions due to  Archdiocesan procedural changes     


  • Training Required   

        -  An initial Training session and ongoing/renewal training as required.                             -  Training sessions are typically held in the Fall.

         -  All EMHC must be Commissioned by the Pastor                                                                                                 for a period of five years.

                                            

  • Talent/Skills Required    

        -  Must be fully initiated (Baptized and received the sacraments of First Communion and Confirmation)   and at least 18 years old or a senior in High School.

        -  Must be a practicing Catholic that attempts to live in  accordance with the Gospel and the Church’s teachings.                       (having celebrated the Sacraments of Baptism, Holy Eucharist and Confirmation).

          -   If married, must be in a marriage recognized by the  Roman Catholic Church.

           -   Committed to spiritual growth through prayer,  formation classes, workshops or a retreat.  

            -   Attend training session and be commissioned.

          -   Must have CMG (Safe Environment) certification

            -   Willing to commit to this ministry for one year.

Mission Statement

Assist the presider with the distribution of Holy Communion during the Celebration of the Mass.  At St. Ignatius of Loyola, Holy Communion is distributed under both species.   

Training Schedule

Upcoming trainings:  Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. in the church


If you are interested in becomming an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion

email: EMHC@silcc.org

Or contact the Parish Office at 281.370.3401.

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