Ministry to the Homebound

MINISTRY TO THE HOMEBOUND TEN COMMANDMENTS (January 2016)

  1. Pray: Ask Saint Anthony to pray with you to God for the homebound

  2. Represent: You represent the Catholic Church, not personal interests

  3. Social Visits: Not in conjunction with administering communion

  4. Time: No more than 20 minutes with homebound person

  5. Kit: get homebound communion kit from Sacred Heart Office

  6. Safe Environment: Ensure you are current with all training

  7. Registration: With the office, you and the people you minister to

  8. Hosts: Receive consecrated hosts after communion during mass

  9. Dismissal: Weekend ministers leave directly after blessing from pastor

  10. Communicate: Call office for confessions and anointing when requested