With permission of the Pastor, lay persons assist ordained ministers (ordinaries) with the distribution of the Body and Precious Blood of Christ at daily and Sunday Masses. To serve in this ministry, one must be Confirmed and at least a senior in high school. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are provided a basic formation course by the Diocesan Institute of Liturgy and Spirituality, which is followed by a parish orientation. EMHCs for Sundays are usually scheduled to serve twice a month.
