Lay Ministers of Holy Communion are people authorised by the Bishop both to help distribute Holy Communion in the Church and to take Holy Communion (which has been consecrated at a Eucharist in Church) to members of the parish who are sick and unable to come to Church. Lay people may only 'distribute the sacrament of the Lord's Supper' if 'authorised to do so by the Bishop'.

The Bishops in our diocese require all lay people who are to be authorised to exercise this ministry to participate in training. Training takes place either in a short diocesan course organized by each deanery according to that deanery's particular need or by the parish priest in the local parish. Those who wish to be considered for ministry as a Lay Minister of Holy Communion should speak to Fr John who will arrange for them to be nominated by the PCC for this ministry.

If you would like further information then please feel free to speak to Pat Hall.  For queries with the Rota, please speak to Gillian who puts a monthly rota together for our Ministers of Communion.