Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion distribute the Body and Blood of Christ to the assembly at all Masses of the parish. They are mandated and approved by the Bishop of Orlando to assist with the needs of the parish surrounding the Celebration of the Mass and the distribution of Communion. Those who enter the process of discernment for this ministry are reminded that all Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are recommended and approved by St Luke before submission to the Office of Liturgy for the Diocese of Orlando. Candidates must be predisposed for this ministry in conformity with the Diocesan Guidelines and must attend a one-day workshop, given regularly by the Diocesan Office of Liturgy. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion serve a five-year period on the “active’ weekend schedule. Per Diocese of Orlando policies, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion who visit the sick and homebound must be background checked every five years through the FBI/FDLE screening process.