A booklet of the various rites for ministers of communion of the sick, with additional prayers. All the features of the large edition are here, including communion of the sick, anointing of the sick under various circumstances, and pastoral care of the dying viaticum within and outside mass. Use the communion for the sick booklet be welcoming, share parish news thank the person for the opportunity to pray with them fill out a visit form dont. Includes the official instructions, rites, and texts for ordinary communion calls to the sick and confined. Rite of administration of holy communion to the sick by an. Spanish translated materials episcopal diocese of texas. It is especially helpful for those extraordinary ministers of holy communion who are assigned to hospitals. It is likewise helpful for the homebound recipient when preparing for this most precious sacrament. Liturgical norms and guidelines diocese of orlando, florida. This booklet contains official texts of the rites in a handy format to use when administering the eucharist to the sick. These official texts are also useful for confined catholics to read in preparation for receiving the eucharist. Communion of the sick from catholic book publishing is a valuable service booklet for extraordinary ministers of the eucharist that contains all. The bible and you in spanish this best seller contains synopses of all the books of the bible.
In bringing communion to them, the minister of communion represents christ and manifests faith and charity on behalf of the whole community toward those who cannot be present at the eucharist. Wash your hands or use antibacterial sanitizer before seeing each resident. Approved rites for use in the united states of america excerpted from pastoral care of the sick and dying in english and spanish 64 pgs. Practical considerations for ministers of communion for the sick and homebound know that the relationship with the person who is sick is a key factor. Ministry of holy communion for the sick and homebound inspiration. Communion of the sick pdf eucharist minister christianity scribd.
The pocket edition of pastoral care of the sick from catholic book publishing also features a handy edgemarking index and is bound in an imitation leather green paper cover. For such a small publication, this is proving to be a wealth of information and help in ministering to the sick at home. Mar 01, 2012 this handy booklet is an excellent source for the prayers to administer the blessed holy communion to sick individuals. Holy baptism, holy eucharist, confirmation spanish version. Communion of the sick book bilingual edition paperback. Communion of the sick from catholic book publishing is a valuable service booklet for extraordinary ministers of the eucharist that contains all appropriate readings as well as a series of beneficial pastoral instructions and guidelines.
All ministers of communion will want to have and use these official texts for bringing the eucharist to the sick. Communion of the sick in ordinary circumstances the faithful who are ill are deprived of their rightful and accustomed place in the eucharistic community. Make an appointment always use a pyx and carry it on your person use the communion for the sick booklet be welcoming, share parish news thank the person for the opportunity to pray with them fill out a visit form. Catholic book communion of the sick bilingual edition. The pocket edition of pastoral care of the sick from catholic book publishing contains the complete texts of the rites in a small, handy format for personal use. When a minister of the church brings communion, the sick or elderly person shares in the eucharistic meal of the community. How can we provide for communion of the ill, homebound. It is handy and it provides great prayers needed for bringing the holy eucharist to a confined person or to the sick who is unable to attend mass. A minister of holy communion typically encounters three types of situation when taking communion to the sick.
Ministering holy communion to the sick and the housebound taking holy communion to the sick and housebound. Communion of the sick pdf free download as pdf file. The first is a service of holy communion led by an ordained pastor. Go now, to our sisters and brothers unable to be with us for reasons of sickness and infirmity.
The first is a regular visit to someone suffering from the effects of age, illness or infirmity. Administration of holy communion to the sick by an emhc 1 adapted from administration of communion and viaticum by an extraordinary minister from holy communion and worship of the eucharist outside mass, usccb, january, 20 updated september 24, 20. The minister goes to each of the sick and showing the sacrament, says. Parents first holy communion handbook isaac jogues. These words may be based on the words of the communion antiphon, on the readings of the day, or in a simple form such as. Always knock at the door before entering the room, introduce yourself and ask if resident wishes to pray andor receive communion. We ask that you participate in your childs preparation by helping himher to learn, at home, the materials included in this packet, and in their books. Not only does it give varying gospel readings but commentaries on the scriptures, as well as universal prayers. In this situation, the church refers to the holy eucharist as viaticum. In her anxious solicitude for the spiritual welfare of her children the church earnestly desires that those who are unable through illness to receive the blessed. The catholic handbook for visiting the sick and homebound 2020 is the essential resource for lay ministers of care, especially extraordinary ministers of holy communion.
After communion the minister washes the vessel as usual. Spanish is spoken by many of the patients that i visited so having the spanish prayers was very useful. Dec 02, 2005 a minister of holy communion typically encounters three types of situation when taking communion to the sick. Communion of the sick is a wonderful guide for any eucharistic minister. Catholic book publishing pastoral care of the sick pocket. The communion of the sick is perfect for extraordinary ministers of the eucharist. Communion of the sick bilingual edition englishspanish softcover 64 pp a valuable service booklet for extraordinary ministers, the text is set. Behold the lamb of god, behold him who takes away the sins of the world.
The second concerns a visit to someone who is dying. Administration of holy communion to the sick by an emhc 4 emhc. A valuable service booklet for extraordinary ministers, the text is set both in english and spanish. Also useful for the confined person to read in preparation for receiving the eucharist. Others present who wish to receive communion then do so in the usual way. Commentary, history, and appendices have been written. Commentary, history, and appendices are written by the renowned rev. Approved rites for use in the united states of america excerpted from pastoral care of the sick and dying in english a 9780899420820 by joseph m. Communion of the sick bilingual edition english spanish softcover 64 pp. See spanish english translations with audio pronunciations, examples, and wordbyword explanations.
Ministry of holy communion for the sick and homebound. An indispensable resource for chaplains and other ministers who care for the sick. There are appropriate prayers for both, including prayers for visits to the sick, communion for the sick and anointing of the sick. After establishing a cordial rapport, begin the communion of the sick ritual. This holy communion manifests the support and concern of the community. This book, communion of the sick is for eucharistic ministers who bring holy communion to catholic elderly or ill. Administration of holy communion to the sick by an extraordinary. Visit if you are sick yourself stay too long or take on the role of a counselor compete with a tv or radio politely ask if you can turn it off. Eucharistic minister extraordinary min spanish translator. A valuable service booklet for extraordinary ministers, the text is set both in english and spanish, includes all appropriate readings as well as a series of beneficial pastoral instructions and guidelines. Tells who wrote the bible and when and why it was written, and offers some helpful hints for getting the most out of bible reading. A priest or deacon administers communion or viaticum to the sick in the man. For the sick the reception of communion is not only a privilege but also a sign of support and concern shown by the christian community for its members who are ill.
Pastoral care of the sick and pastoral care of the dying. Ritual books united states conference of catholic bishops. As well as the special rite for communion calls in a hospital or institution. All spend a period of silence in prayerful thanksgiving. In her anxious solicitude for the spiritual welfare of her children the church earnestly desires that those who are unable. Newly revised according to the roman missal, third edition. The writing is clear and follows the accepted format of the catholic church. Rite of anointing and viaticum, the official rite of the catholic church. This booklet presents the basic aspects and beliefs of the episcopal church covering faith. It is an indispensable resource for chaplains and other ministers who care for. Includes all appropriate readings as well as a series of beneficial pastoral instructions and guidelines. This portable, annual resource has been updated to include all the official rites a lay minister will need from the book of blessings and pastoral care of the sick. Includes texts for both communion in ordinary circumstances and communion in a hospital or institution. In english and spanish communion of the sick from catholic book publishing is a valuable service booklet for extraordinary ministers of the eucharist that contains all appropriate readings as well as a series of beneficial pastoral instructions and guidelines.
Consecrated hosts are reserved in the tabernacle for the administration of viaticum, the communion of the sick and adoration of the most holy eucharist outside mass. Sprinkling with holy water sprinkling the sick person and the room with holy water is like sprinkling the congregation before mass on sunday or on other occasions. In addition, usccb publishes other ritual books for particular settings. Sacco company sacraments communion of the sick bilingual. This booklet contains the approved rites for use in the usa, excerpted from the pastoral care of the sick and dying, in english and spanish. Translate eucharistic minister extraordinary minister of holy communion. Father champlin, who has both lectured and written at length about this ministry, has geared the work directly for such ministers and included a series of pastoral instructions and guidelines that will be of great benefit to them.
This church provides two ways for this ministry to be carried out. New and invaluable service booklet for extraordinary eucharistic ministers in bringing communion to the sick. This new bilingual englishspanish edition contains two rites, one for use when communion can be celebrated in the context of a liturgy of the word. Communion of the sick is a valuable service booklet for extraordinary ministers of the eucharist that contains all appropriate readings as well as a series of beneficial pastoral instructions and guidelines. This differs from ordinary communion as to the class of persons to whom it is administered, as to the dispositions with which it may be received, and as to the place and ceremonies of administration. The ministry to the sick and homebound and distribution of holy. Catholic book publishing pastoral care of the sick. This handy booklet is an excellent source for the prayers to administer the blessed holy communion to sick individuals.