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