The Ministry of Communion
Published on 18. January 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
56 pages
978-0-8146-4873-5 (ISBN)
Description
The Ministry of Communion offers practical advice and vital theology for eucharistic ministers. Updated with the latest liturgical laws and norms, (including the use of Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharistic Mystery outside Mass), and with an expanded section on leading Communion services, this book is an excellent guide for both those who serve God's people and those who help them prepare for the ministry.
Reviews / Votes
Two things desired in a new edition of a well-used book are new materials to keep the content responsive to the present circumstances and the retention of original materials which continue to be important to the value of the text. Father Michael Kwatera has accomplished both of these tasks in the third edition of The Ministry of Communion. The reader will find new references, e.g. to the new General Instruction, and the updating and clarification of some terminology. For extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion Fr. Michael continues to offer both practical advice and a beautifully expressed spirituality for their ministry. Those entrusted with the formation of these ministers will discover seeds for the development of fruitful training sessions and spiritual reflection opportunities.Bea Callery, Director, Office of Lay Ministry, Diocese of RaleighMore details
Series
Edition
third edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Collegeville, MN
United States
Target group
Adult education
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 203 mm
Width: 132 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight
68 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8146-4873-5 (9780814648735)
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Person
Michael Kwatera, OSB, is a monk and director of liturgy for Saint John's Abbey, Collegeville, Minnesota. He taught courses in liturgy at Saint John's University in Collegeville and at the College of Saint Scholastica in Duluth, Minnesota, and served as pastor of several local Benedictine parishes. He has authored numerous articles and several Liturgical Press books, including The Liturgical Ministry of Deacons and Come to the Feast: Liturgical Ministry of, by, and for Everybody.
Content
Contents
Preface vii
1 Being and Giving the Body of Christ: A Life of Ministry 1
2 Being and Giving the Body of Christ: Practical Suggestions 7
Ministry of Communion within the Assembly 9
Sharing the Bread 14
Sharing the Cup 16
Ministry of Communion to the Sick and Homebound 22
3 Lay-Led Communion Services 27
4 Looking for the Perfect Eucharistic Minister 35
Notes 41
Act of Personal Recommitment for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion 45
Preface vii
1 Being and Giving the Body of Christ: A Life of Ministry 1
2 Being and Giving the Body of Christ: Practical Suggestions 7
Ministry of Communion within the Assembly 9
Sharing the Bread 14
Sharing the Cup 16
Ministry of Communion to the Sick and Homebound 22
3 Lay-Led Communion Services 27
4 Looking for the Perfect Eucharistic Minister 35
Notes 41
Act of Personal Recommitment for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion 45