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Basic Catechesis for Selection
The person who has been appointed to be an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion* must be duly instructed and should distinguish himself or herself by Christian life, faith, and morals: striving to be worthy of this great office; cultivating devotion to the Holy Eucharist and acting as an example to the other faithful by piety and reverence for this Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar.” Immensae Caritatis
The Rite of Commissioning
Persons authorized to distribute Holy Communion in special circumstances by the local Ordinary or his delegate according to the following rite. The rite should take place in the presence of the people during Mass.
Extraordinary Minister – A Blessing for Sending Forth from Mass
This blessing and dismissal may be used as the Extraordinary Minister(s) of Holy Communion go forth to bring Communion to the sick. This simple blessing reminds us that our community of faith extends beyond the church walls, with the sick being a vital part of that community
DIRECTIVES
Besides priests and deacons, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion may bring Communion, provided they are installed as Extraordinary Ministers and authorized to do so by the priest of the parish or the Catholic chaplain of the hospital or other institution where the Extraordinary Minister will bring Communion.
THE RITE OF COMMUNION OF THE SICK OUTSIDE MASS
When the Extraordinary Minister gives Communion outside of Mass to persons who are sick, he or she uses the Rite of Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharist Outside Mass.