Available in July 2021The celebration of the Eucharist is the heart of the Church. Participating in this sacrament enables the Catholic faithful to encounter the presence, love, and mercy of Christ. Because this sacrament is so important, the Church provides the option for lay ministers to distribute the Body and Blood of Christ when there is not enough priests and deacons available to do so; Extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion are also deputed for ministry at Mass and for the needs of the sick, the homebound, and the dying.This third edition has been updated with enhanced content and features. As part of the Liturgical Ministry Series, this book is grounded in Church doctrine and liturgical practice and follows a format that provides newly formed and experienced ministers with basic skills and theological insights in order to perform their ministry well and in a Christ\-like manner. This resource includes:

Theological and historical reflections on the liturgy and the ministry Practical skill\-building and advice for serving in this role Ways to deepen your spirituality and call to discipleship Answers to frequently asked questions Recommended resources A glossary Questions for discussion and reflection

About the Author

Corinna Laughlin is the pastoral assistant for liturgy at St. James Cathedral in Seattle, Washington, and liturgy consultant for the Archdiocese of Seattle. She has written extensively on the liturgy for Liturgy Training Publications, an agency of the Archdiocese of Chicago, and has contributed articles to Pastoral Liturgy�, Ministry and Liturgy, and other publications. She holds a doctorate in English from the University of Washington. Kenneth A. Riley is the Vicar General for Administration, Chancellor, Moderator of the Curia, and Judicial Vicar in Kansas City, Missouri. Also a priest of the Diocese of Kansas City St. Joseph, he holds a master of arts in theology and a licentiate in canon law from The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. Paul Turner is the pastor of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Kansas City, Missouri and the director of the Office of Divine Worship for the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph. He holds a doctor in sacred theology from Sant Anselmo in Rome and is the author of many pastoral and theological resources. He serves as a facilitator for the International Commission on English in the Liturgy.

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