19 Pastoral Considerations for Liturgical Ministries

Pastoral Considerations for Liturgical Ministries | Diocese of Bridgeport

LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION: EXTRAORDINARY MINISTER OF HOLY COMMUNION

Dear Bishop Caggiano,

I am writing to recommend ______________________________________________ for service to our

parish ________________________________________________________________ as an Extraordinary

Minister of Holy Communion.

I can attest to his/her readiness to accept this responsibility and his/her compliance with

the requirements of this ministry:

1. Being of at least 16 years old;

2. Being a fully-initiated Catholic Christian who has been confirmed and has

already received the most holy sacrament of the Eucharist;

3. Being of good moral character;

4. Not being bound by any canonical penalty legitimately imposed or declared;

5. Demonstrating a genuine reverence and respect for the Most Blessed Sacrament;

6. If married, being in a valid marriage according to the prescriptions of the current

Code of Canon Law;

7. Being in full compliance with the norms of the Safe Environment Program of the

Diocese of Bridgeport.

___________________________________________________________ understands that this letter is only one

part of formation and that he/she will need to complete the required registration and

formation online, as well as attend one face-to-face formation session before receiving a

mandate for service.

Sincerely,

Name of Pastor/Parochial Vicar/Campus Ministers

Name of Parish or Principal

Date

Submit this form via U.S. mail to 238 Jewett Ave., Bridgeport, CT 06606 or upload this

document into your personal profile on LEAD, the Institute’s learning platform.