An introductory course, over three sessions, which helps new Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to begin learning about this ministry. The help provided by these ministers in distributing Communion in Church and taking the Blessed Sacrament to the Sick is of great importance in the life our parishes.
Parish priests are invited to indicate if they would like to send participants to the course.
For this ministry Diocesan Safeguarding procedures may be applicable.
The programme consists of three sessions:
Venue: St Michael’s, Durham Road, Houghton-le-Spring DH5 8NF.
- Session 1: Monday 9 September (Evening session) 7.00 – 9.00pm
- Session 2: Monday 16 September (Evening session) 7.00 – 9.00pm
- Session 3: Saturday 21 September (Day session) 10.30am – 4.00pm*
*Participants to bring their own packed lunch for the day event – tea and coffee provided.
NB. The Saturday session ends with a Mass of Commissioning at 3.00pm.
Cost: £20 per participant.
If you would like to come along, please contact your parish priest to discuss with him and then he (or the parish secretary) can complete a registration form on your behalf.
For further information please email: adminfaith.mission@diocesehn.org.uk.