Eucharistic Visitor Training

400 Dupre Drive,Spartanburg SC 29307

24 May, 2023

Description

What is a Eucharistic Visitor? Eucharistic ministers help to administer the elements at the Eucharist (chalice bearers), while eucharistic visitors bring those elements to members of the congregation who can't be present in worship. Beth Wickenberg Ely's guide, updated to include the new canons and procedures, offers suggestions on how to prepare oneself spiritually to present the sacrament, what to do when visiting the sick or shut-in parishioner with the Eucharist, and how to prepare a sacred space in someone's home or hospital room. This training does not license the participant. Licensing request forms are available through parish clergy. Participants are to complete the form and secure a clergy signature in order to submit it for licensing consideration. Persons seeking to be licensed must be members in good standing of a parish or mission of the Diocese of Upper SC. Pre-registration is required as books must be ordered for each person to participate in the training. The training is free however a fee of $15 is required to cover the cost of the training manual. Please bring a check made payable to Fergie Horvath. Please arrive by 5:45 pm to sign in and be ready to begin training promptly at 6 pm. Water, lemonade, and tea will be available. Participants are welcome to bring a brown bag snack or dinner. Our diocesan trainer is the Rev. Fergie Horvath, Rector of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Greer, SC. Questions? Please contact the host, the Rev. Beth Hendrix, Vicar of St. Christopher's Episcopal Church ([email protected]).