Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion participate in a ministry in which lay people are called to share the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ with the faithful.  They perform an important role in the life of the Catholic Church in a variety of ways. They may:

• Assist the clergy in distributing Holy Communion at the Sacred Liturgy (Mass)
• Bring Holy Communion to the homebound of the parish
• Bring Holy Communion to Catholics in Ocean Medical Center and Shorrock Gardens Care Center
  
  Pope Paul VI lists the qualities which, ideally, should be present in the minister of communion.  "The person...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.  Let no one be chosen whose selection may cause scandal among the faithful." 
   

Contact Vicki Cottrell at 732-477-7059 ext. 216 or [email protected]

 To become an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion at the Church of the Visitation you must attend a two classes. Classes will be held on Saturday, February 29 and Saturday, March 7 in the Church Worship space.  Sessions will start at 9:00 am. Pre-registration is requested so that enough material can be prepared.

If you are currently an Extraordinary Minister of Communion at Visitation and never attended a formal training session, or would like a “refresher” course - please feel free to atteend.

For more information or to register, contact Vicki at 732-477-7059 ext. 216, e-mail [email protected] or click here to register.