Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist

The Eucharist sums up our beliefs:  We believe in God; we believe that God's Word was made flesh in Jesus; we believe that the Holy Spirit continues to guide the Church; we believe that God speaks to us through the scriptures; we believe that Jesus gave us his body and blood on the night before he died; we believe that through his death he made possible our salvation; we believe that he rose from the dead on the third day. When we receive the Eucharist, we place ourselves in God's hands. 

When faithful believers participate at Mass, they look forward to receiving Holy Communion. Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist have the honor of helping the priest as he shares the body and bread of Christ with the people. Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist are servants of Christ fulfilling his will to feed the hungry. 

In addition to serving as Extraordinary Ministers of Communion at Mass, there are also ministers who bring the Eucharist to those who are homebound, the sick, or those in skilled nursing or senior care facilities. This ministry has been particularly challenging during the pandemic.

Anyone who feels called to either ministry should contact Fr. Philip Tracy, Pastor at 725-2624. He will connect you with the appropriate coordinator. 

BACKGROUND CHECK FORMS TO BE COMPLETED BY EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS

Please click on the links below to fill out the four required documents to get your paperwork started.  This can take about a week or two.  All documents must be signed, no electronic signatures are accepted. Once completed, the documents can be emailed to [email protected] - with Eucharistic Minister Paperwork in the subject line. Documents can also be passed into your local church office or mailed to St. Charles Borromeo for processing.  

Code of Ethics - Complete the final page of the document once you have read it.

RCDP Background Check - Be sure to answer all questions. 

DHHS Background Check - This form needs to be completed every 5 years. There are no fees to be paid. 

Extraordinary Minister Volunteer Application Form - Please complete this form thoroughly.

The background checks are required of all Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist in order to perform this ministry. In addition to background checks, individuals who become Extraordinary Ministers are recommended to the Bishop by the pastor. This truly is an extraordinary ministry where ministers have the privilege of sharing the Eucharist, the Body of Christ, with others. We are blessed by those who are willing to support our clergy in making the Eucharist available to our fellow parishioners at Mass. Thank you to all.

NOTE: The DHHS form should be completed every 5 years and sent to the parish office for processing. No fees are to be paid by people submitting background check forms.