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Conference lgp30::christian-perspective

Title:	Discussions from a Christian Perspective
Notice:	Prostitutes and tax collectors welcome!
Moderator:	CSC32::J_CHRISTIE

Created:	Mon Sep 17 1990
Last Modified:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	1362
Total number of notes:	61362

864.0. "What is a Eucharistic Minister?" by COVERT::COVERT (John R. Covert) Fri Feb 18 1994 23:40

Canon II.2.5(a).  A Lay Eucharistic Minister is a person licensed to
this extraordinary ministry.  The Lay Eucharistic Minister shall have
one or both of the following functions, as specified in the license:

  (1). Administering the elements at any Celebration of the Holy Eucharist
  in the absence of a sufficient number of Priests or Deacons assisting
  the celebrant;
  
  (2) Directly following a Celebration of the Holy Eucharist on Sunday
  or other Principal Celebrations, taking the Sacrament consecrated at
  the celebration to members of the Congregation who, by reason of
  illness or infirmity, were unable to be present at the Celebration.

(b). Qualifications, requirements, and guidelines for the selection,
training, and use of Lay Eucharistic Ministers shall be established by
the Bishop.

(c). This ministry is not to take the place of the ministry of Priests
and Deacons in the exercise of their office, including regular visitation
of members unable to attend the Celebration of the Holy Eucharist.  A Lay
Eucharistic Minister should normally be under the direction of a Deacon
of the Congregation, if there be one.

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Unless there is a special need, Lay Eucharistic Ministers generally perform
only the function of chalice bearer at the Eucharist.  The Priest or Deacon
will generally always deliver the Body of Christ both at the Eucharist and
to the infirm, except under special circumstances.  Requirements may vary
from diocese to diocese.

T.R	Title	User	Personal Name	Date	Lines
864.1	Appreciation for Eucharistic Ministers	CSC32::J_CHRISTIE	I'm 2 sexy 4 my chair	`Sat Feb 19 1994 16:17`	9
	I served with Roman Catholic Eucharistic Ministers at a local hospital for a while. I always appreciated how each one, before administering the elements, would take the time to 'connect' individually with the patient. Peace, Richard
864.2		COVERT::COVERT	John R. Covert	`Sat Feb 19 1994 18:06`	27
	.0 was originally part of a reply to a note referring to the Lay Eucharistic Ministry in the Episcopal Church; the canon quoted is from the canons of that Church. The relevant Roman Catholic canons are: Can. 910 -- �1. The ordinary minister of Holy Communion is a bishop, a presbyter, or a deacon. �2. The extraordinary minister of Holy Communion is an acolyte or other member of the Christian faithful deputed in accord with can. 230 �3. Can. 911 -- �1. The pastor and parochial vicars, chaplains and, for all who live in the house, the superior of the community in clerical religious institutes or societies of apostolic life have the right and the duty to bring the Most Holy Eucharist to the sick in the form of Viaticum. �2. In case of necessity or with at least the presumed permission of the pastor, chaplain, or superior, who should later be notified, any priest or other minister of Holy Communion must do this. Can. 230 -- �3. When the necessity of the Church warrants it and when ministers are lacking, lay persons, even if they are not lectors or acolytes, can also supply for certain of their offices, namely, to exercise the ministry of the word, to preside over liturgical prayers, to confer baptism, and to distribute Holy Communion in accord with the prescriptions of law.
864.3		CSC32::J_CHRISTIE	I'm 2 sexy 4 my chair	`Sun Feb 20 1994 17:56`	13
	Note 864.2 >.0 was originally part of a reply to a note referring to the Lay Eucharistic >Ministry in the Episcopal Church; the canon quoted is from the canons of >that Church. It's true. It was originally a reply in topic 4. I thought the material worthy of its own topic, and easier to locate later under DIR/TIT= should the desire arise. Richard Jones-Christie Co-moderator/CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE
864.4		JULIET::MORALES_NA	Sweet Spirit's Gentle Breeze	`Mon May 02 1994 16:56`	3
	What is a Eucharist Priest???
864.5	What is an LEM?	SOLVIT::HAECK	Debby Haeck	`Mon May 02 1994 17:49`	20
	Hi Nancy The full title is Lay Eucharistic Minister I (where 'I' is a Roman numeral). As such I am licenced to administer the chalice during the Eucharist, and participate in the service. I get fuzzy about what is standard for every parish, but in my parish I also read the lessons (but not the Gospel), lead the Psalm and lead the Prayers of the People during the Eucharistic service. I have also, on Sundays when our vicar was away, lead the Morning Prayer service. btw: I have also applied for a Lay Eucharistic Minister II licence. This will allow me to bring the Eucharist, which has been consecrated by the vicar at a Eucharist, to shut-ins. I am nervous about that, but was led to apply for it because of a particular gentlewoman in our parish. Oh, and the license is issued by the Bishop, in my case, of New Hampshire. Debby
864.6		JULIET::MORALES_NA	Sweet Spirit's Gentle Breeze	`Mon May 02 1994 17:58`	2
	Okay... I think I understand. Eucharist is the body and blood of Christ sacrament???
864.7	yep	SOLVIT::HAECK	Debby Haeck	`Mon May 02 1994 18:35`	1
	Yes, often called the Communion.