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Date: September 5, 2002
Revision Date: September 5, 2002
Position Title: Coordinator of Lay Eucharistic Ministers
Position reports to the Clergy and is responsible to the parish community
Primary Function:
The Coordinator of Lay Eucharistic Ministers will
coordinate the ministry of Eucharistic Ministers who administer the
Eucharist from the reserved Sacrament in home or institutional settings.
What is the purpose of this position? How does it contribute to the wider
mission of the Church? The Coordinator of Lay Eucharistic Ministers
plays an important role in the parish community by ensuring the training
and orientation of Lay Eucharistic Ministers, scheduling of visits,
ensuring that records are kept, apprising the Clergy of any pastoral
concerns that should be addressed.
Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Clergy the Coordinator of Lay Eucharistic
Ministers is responsible for the following:
1. To ensure that the list of shut-ins is kept up to date by being in
touch with the Rector and Church Secretary.
2. Assign Lay Eucharistic Ministers to shut-ins and ensure that all
shut-ins receive Eucharist at least once every two months
(depending on health and willingness of the shut-in)
3. Ensure that Records are maintained of those who have received visits.
4. Advise the Rector or Honourary Assistant of any shut-ins who are
in need of Priestly Sacraments.
5. Ensure that the Home communion sets are kept in good condition
and are complete.
6. Ensure that the Home communion sets are logged in and out of
the office to be sure that their whereabouts is known.
7. To provide training and orientation to and evaluation of the Lay
Eucharistic Ministers
8. Schedule meetings with the Lay Eucharistic Ministers Group and
schedule individual meetings with the Lay Eucharistic Ministers
and the Honourary Associate.
9. In the event that a nursing home or institution service is required,
assists the Lay Eucharistic Minister to make the appropriate
arrangements.
10. To ensure documentation of all visits is up to date
11. To meet with the Honourary Assistant Clergy and the Eucharistic
Ministers every three months for support and supervision
12. To meet with the Clergy individually at least quarterly or more
frequently as required for debriefing and support
13. To ensure that the Clergy is aware of those who will receive
communion so that the names may be read aloud during the
Sunday service
Criteria for selection:
What skills are needed or would be useful?
What interests might it appeal to?
Are there personality traits that would be an asset in doing this position?
The Coordinator of Lay Eucharistic Ministers will demonstrate skills in
leadership and communication, and a love for and understanding of the
sacraments. Due to the nature of working with vulnerable people and the
potential for being in individuals' homes, the position is considered 'high
risk' position for purposes of screening in faith. The Coordinator of Lay
Eucharistic Ministers must have a criminal reference check if they are
going to do home visits. The Coordinator of Lay Eucharistic Ministers
attends worship services on a regular basis and is a regular
communicant of the Anglican Church.
Term of Office:
What is the time frame? Is it renewable?
How often?
The term of the position is two years and is renewable
Reimbursement: what financial costs are covered?
Specific requests for which there is no budget may be made to the Clergy.
Support:
What training is provided?
Who is responsible for this position?
Who supports the person doing it?
The Coordinator of Lay Eucharistic Ministers will be trained by the
Clergy and will meet with the Clergy on a quarterly basis or more
frequently as necessary to discuss their ministry and any concerns and
to receive feedback.
Time commitment:
How many hours a week/days a month?
Is there a concentrated period of work?
Regular attendance at Parish worship
One to two hours per week
Two hours every 3 months to meet with the Clergy or designate and the
other Eucharistic Ministers
One hour every 3 months to meet with the Clergy on an individual basis
Attends the installation service annually
Benefits:
What satisfaction might a person get from this position?
How might it be an avenue for discovery or development of gifts?
How might this position assist a person to live as a baptized Christian?
Opportunity to let God use you to coordinate the sacramental connection
with the parish community and those who are sick or shut-in. This
position impacts the quality of worship life and interpersonal
relationships of those who are shut-in and the community. There is an
opportunity to be part of an exciting, dynamic and important ministry.
LEVEL OF RISK: HIGH
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