Eucharistic Minister

Competencies

  • Demonstrates familiarity with the Eucharistic liturgy including words, mechanics of the service, variety of rites, and prayer options
  • Demonstrates respect for the sacrament
  • Demonstrates ability to administer the paten, the chalice, and the approved method(s) of intinction
  • Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to people with varying needs, i.e. children, people with special physical or mental needs, people from other local Eucharistic customs

Resources

Meditations for Lay Eucharistic Ministers by Beth Maynard

With Burning Hearts: Meditations on the Eucharistic Life by Henri Nouwen

Promise and Presence: An Exploration of Sacramental Theology by John Colwell

The New Church’s Teaching Series: Mysteries of Faith by Mark McIntosh