Eucharistic Ministry to the Sick and Homebound

The Eucharistic Ministry to the Sick and Homebound provides Eucharistic visitation to those unable to attend Mass, such as the homebound, hospice patients, nursing home residents, and those who are hospitalized.

A homebound parishioner is someone who is unable to regularly attend Mass because of an illness or physical impairment. 

Individuals interested in joining this ministry must be trained as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion (EMHC) and be safe-environment trained through CMG Connect. Visits to facilities last approximately one to two hours and homebound visits last approximately thirty minutes. 

The individual who serves the sick and homebound is someone who has the following characteristics and resources:  
 

• Prayerfulness and gentleness of manner
• A listening presence and non-judgemental attitude
• Sense of confidentiality
• Commitment and follow through 
• Compassion and empathy
• Commitment to continuous training and spiritual development
• Be a registered parishioner of Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church
• If married, in a valid Catholic Marriage with no impediments to reception of Sacraments 
• Time for scheduled visits to Hospitals and Nursing Homes
• Reliable transportation

Hospital/Nursing Home Visitations

The patients and residents of these facilities are brought the Eucharist and our Catholic fellowship in the form of comfort of presence, prayers, quality listening, love and compassion.

For more information, contact Ministry Leaders Deacon Steve and Carol Moses at EMtotheSick@ctrcc.com.

To schedule a visit from a Eucharistic Minister for yourself or a loved one, please get in touch with the Parish Office at 281-469-5533.