Introduction to Holy Communion

This course is designed to give the extraordinary minister formation and direction for distributing communion during masses and to be a guide to help him/her in taking communion to those who are unable to join the community in person.

By the end of this course, the student will: 

• Have a basic biblical and theological understanding of the teachings related to the Eucharist.   
• Know the language in which liturgical worship is explicit. 
• Learn most matters concerning the rite of Communion.  
• Learn to appreciate the sacrament of Holy Communion. 
• Acquire a deeper knowledge of the role of the extraordinary minister. 
• Grasp the spiritual meaning that this role entails

Please Note: Doing this course does not entitle the student to become an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion. Extraordinary ministers are chosen by the pastor of the parish/community.