The Archdiocese of New Orleans offers training for those individuals interested in serving their parish with the distribution of Holy Communion. All Extraordinary Ministers must be delegated by the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Training sessions are held throughout the year. Those interested are required to be in good standing with their Catholic faith and need to get approval from the pastor to attend. Once delegated you can move into rotation for the distribution of Holy Communion in your parish at Mass or in homebound/hospital ministry. The EMHC coordinator will assist you in scheduling your Mass participation. And if interested home bound and/or hospital ministries.
Periodically Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion require re-delegation. Look for announcements at Mass or in the Bulletin for training sessions.