1. 4/12/2017
Ministry to the Sick and Homebound and Safe Environment Program Training
Training for
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to the Sick & Homebound and Training for Pastoral Care Providers
Diocese of St. Petersburg, Safe Environment Program Office (Rev. 11/6/2013)

2. QUESTIONS ?? Office of Worship Safe Environment Program Office
Douglas Reatini………
Safe Environment Program Office
André Glaudé ……….… , Ext. 5377
Risk Management – Insurance
Rick Osorio… , Ext. 5393
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3. Today’s Agenda Ensuring a Safe Environment Visitation
Pastoral Care Providers (PCPs)
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHCs)
Rite 1: Communion in Ordinary Circumstances (Homebound)
Rite 2: Communion in a Hospital or Institution
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4. IMPORTANT
This Safe Environment Program training course qualifies you for the care, responsibility, and or supervision of vulnerable adults. It DOES NOT qualify you for the care, responsibility, and or supervision of children or youth.
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5. Safe Environment Program Training Objectives
To foster a safe environment, for the sick, shut-in, and the elderly and to provide healthy, and loving relationships in the image of God
To spot and report abuse of vulnerable adults and to maintain good boundaries in performance of your ministry
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6. This Safe Environment workshop will:
Discuss Guiding Directives
Discuss SEP Definitions applicable to Ministry and Care provided to the Sick and Homebound
Discuss Needed Skills for Ministering
Discuss Boundaries for Ministers
Discuss Ethical Behavior
Provide guidelines for visitation
Provide information on appropriate response to an abuse disclosure or discovery
Provide information on appropriate reporting procedures for suspected or actual abuse
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7. This Safe Environment workshop will not address:
Individual cases or issues:
Individual concerns about a particular person.
Personal issues/conflicts with Church teaching and/or church personnel.
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8. Sexual and Other Abuses Against Vulnerable Adults
This presentation is meant to cover the abuses that vulnerable adults may suffer at the hands of predators.
Ministers to the sick and shut-in, especially EMHCs, clergy, and pastoral care providers must watch for signs of physical, emotional, sexual, financial, neglect, and other abuses suffered by our vulnerable adults and report actual or suspected abuse.
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9. Vulnerable Adult Program Leadership: A privilege, not a right
The Diocese of St. Petersburg:
Has developed a program designed to provide safety for our vulnerable adults.
Recruits the best possible leaders.
Has created an adult application that requests background information and references.
Requires FBI Fingerprint background check.
Attempts to learn all it can about an applicant—his or her experience with vulnerable adults, why he or she wants to be a volunteer EMHC or Pastoral Care Provider.
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10. Safe Environment Program Guiding Directives
Statutes of the State of Florida
Florida Statute – Protects vulnerable adults from sexual abuse
Archdiocese of Miami Provincial Policy & the Diocese of St. Petersburg
Incorporates the Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults under one Umbrella
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11. Safe Environment Program Definitions Applicable to EMHCs andPCPs
4/12/2017
Safe Environment Program Definitions Applicable to EMHCs andPCPs
Vulnerable Adult is an person over 18 yrs of age or older whose ability to perform the normal activities of daily living due to impairment or to provide for his/her own protection due to the infirmities of aging.
Church Personnel includes any person employed by or engaged in voluntary ministry or who provides service directly or indirectly for the diocese or entity thereof.
Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion to the Sick and Homebound (EMHC) An individual commissioned by the parish to:
Administer Communion to the sick and shut-in
Visit the homebound and their caregivers
Advocate and represent the homebound back to the community
Act as a powerful witness to the love and care of God
Act as a presence through prayer, listening, assessing and responding
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12. Safe Environment Program Definitions Applicable to EMHCs and PCPs
Pastoral Care Providers – Volunteers who provide various types of service and assistance to the sick and shut-in as a form of ministry. Types of ministry-in-service may include but are not limited to:
Vehicle Drivers*
Errand Runners
Bereavement Ministers
Care Givers
Pastoral Ministers
Health Ministers
Helping with Chores, etc.
Covered Volunteer – Any unpaid person who is engaged or involved in any diocesan institution or parish activity and who has unsupervised contact or is entrusted with the care or supervision of children, the elderly or the infirmed.
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13. Insurance Requirements for EMHCs & Pastoral Care Providers (PCPs)
Drivers transporting Vulnerable Adults must have:
Bodily Injury Coverage
Property Damage Coverage
No limits recommended
Have questions about insurance requirements? Call Rick Osorio, Diocesan Risk Manager at (727) , Ext. 393.
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14. Diocese of St. Petersburg Requirements for Volunteer Service
Completed Volunteer Application
Character and Volunteer Service Reference Check
FBI Criminal History Background Screening
Safe Environment Program Training
Standard 3 hr presentation (began 9/03)
EMHC & Pastoral Care Presentation (began 6/06)
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15. Catechism of the Catholic Church,
Second Edition, 1997
“Being in the image of God the human individual possesses the dignity of a person, who is not just something, but someone.”
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16. Illinois Department on Aging
Video Presentation
“A Safer Place”
Illinois Department on Aging
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17. Vulnerable Adult Rights
Right to respect of body and person
Right to privacy
Right to freedom of movement
Right to communicate with significant others
Right to interact with others
Right to one’s own bed
Right to have one’s own possessions
Right not to be given meaningless work
Right to nourishment
Right to the natural elements
Right to basic clothing necessities
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18. The purpose of a relationship determines its boundaries
Examples of relationships include:
Minster / Individual Ministered To
Caregiver / Patient
Parent / Child
Brother / Sister
Husband / Wife
Friend / Friend
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19. SELF
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20. Emotional Grooming
When someone manipulates another’s emotions to skillfully gain control of that person.
Emotional grooming is used to seduce, coerce, or “con” others into doing something that they would not ordinarily do, including sexual activity.
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21. Key Elements of the Emotional Grooming Process
False sense of trust—a groomer convinces the victim that s/he is the only person in the world to trust.
Secrecy—groomers persuade their victims to keep “our little secret” hidden from others.
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22. Control The ultimate goal of an
emotional groomer is to gain control of the target and of the relationship.
The groomer seeks to gain power or dominance in the relationship by using any or all of the grooming tactics.
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23. The Nine Grooming Tactics
Flattery
Bribery
Status
Jealousy & Possessiveness
Insecurity
Accusations
Intimidation
Anger
Control
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24. Language Cons
Words and phrases – or “lines” – that groomers use to trick and manipulate their targets.
Sometimes lines make a target feel special or desired; other times they make a target feel guilty or threatened.
Lines may seem genuine or sincere at first, but their real purpose is to control the target.
Language cons are used to convince targets to do things they normally would not do.
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25. Types of Abuse Suffered by the Elderly, Sick, and Shut-in
Physical
Sexual
Emotional
Spiritual
Financial
Psychological
Self
Neglect
Medication
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26. Definition of Physical Abuse
Non-accidental use of force against a vulnerable adult that results in physical pain, injury or impairment. Such abuse includes not only physical assaults such as hitting or shoving but also the inappropriate use of drugs, restraints or confinement.
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27. Types of Abuse Physical abuse Shaking Face slapping Hair pulling
Use of implements (belts, hairbrushes, etc.)
Intrusive procedures (e.g. enemas)
Lack of appropriate physical nurturing
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28. Warning Signs Physical abuse Fear (especially of certain people)
Unexplained bruises or cuts
Pain at touch
Anxiety, agitation
Resignation, ambivalence
Sleep disturbances
Changes in eating patterns
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29. Definition of Sexual Abuse
Sexual contact that is forced, tricked, threatened or otherwise coerced upon a vulnerable adult, including anyone who is unable to grant permission.
This may include physical sex acts, showing pornography, forcing the person to watch sex acts or forcing the vulnerable adult to undress.
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30. Types of Abuse (cont.) Sexual abuse Can be physical: Can be emotional:
Penetration
Touching of genitals
Can be emotional:
Watching sexual behavior
Sexualized language
Intrusive questions
Can happen in private (covert)
Can happen in the presence of others (overt)
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31. Sexual abuse requires reporting to appropriate authorities.
Warning Signs
Sexual abuse
Torn, stained or bloody underwear
Pain, swelling or itching in the genital area
Pain in urination or defecation, or urinary or anal bleeding
Sphincter control problems
Increase in physical complaints (headaches, stomachaches, abdominal pain)
Sexual abuse requires reporting to appropriate authorities.
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32. Definition of Emotional Abuse
Verbal attacks, threats, rejection, isolation or belittling acts that cause, or could cause, mental anguish, pain or distress to a vulnerable adult.
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33. Non-Verbal Forms of Emotional Abuse
Non-verbal forms of emotional abuse include:
Ignoring the vulnerable adult
Isolating a vulnerable adult from friends or activities
Terrorizing or menacing a vulnerable adult
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34. Warning Signs Emotional abuse Anxiety-related illnesses
Poor self-concept
Depression
Signs of de-compensation (a complete breakdown and loss of psychological balance)
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35. Warning Signs Spiritual abuse
Living with inhuman rules or a skewed philosophy of living.
When physically, sexually, or emotionally abused, a vulnerable adult may loose his or her faith in God.
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36. Warning Signs Spiritual abuse Anger at God
Refusal to pray for a specific person
“Flight into religion”
Belief that one is uniquely and specially sinful
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37. Definition of Neglect
Failure or refusal to provide for a vulnerable adult’s safety, physical or emotional needs.
This may include failure to provide food, water, clothing, medications or assistance with the activities of daily living and personal hygiene.
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38. Responding to Abuse At times when vulnerable adults discloses abuse:
Believe them.
Remain calm.
Listen without interrupting.
Reassure them they are loved and cared for.
Respond to their questions or feelings with calm, matter-of-fact attitude, but don’t pressure them to talk more.
If they express concerns for their safety or their family’s safety, tell them that all that can be done to keep them safe will be done.
Reassure them that they did the right thing by telling you.
Tell them that it is not their fault.
Instruct them to tell you right away if the offender attempts molestation again or bothers them in any way.
Report appropriately.
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39. Responsibility Once Disclosure Has Been Made
Acknowledge difficult feelings and issues.
Keep those directly involved informed of developments. (Depending on direction from support resource, i.e. HHS)
Do not gossip; the only person you should share information with is your ministry leader.
Do not label the vulnerable adult or family—avoid stereotypes.
Follow all established procedures for reporting and follow-up.
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40. Vulnerable Adult Abuse Hotline Directory Report Actual/Suspected Abuse of a Vulnerable Adult to the appropriate number
Report to:
Ministry Leader
Florida Abuse Registry Hotline (800) or (800) 96-ABUSE
Florida Elder Helpline
Senior Help Line
Pinellas & Pasco County – (800) or (727)
Hillsborough County – (800)
Seminole –
Pastor
Florida Council Against Sexual Violence (888)
Diocesan Safe Environment Program Office (727) , x-5377
Police - 911
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41. Vulnerable Adult Abuse Hotline Directory Call the appropriate numbers to report child or vulnerable adult abuse
People who report alleged child abuse or neglect in good faith cannot be held liable for damages under criminal or civil law. In addition, their names are not given to the person they name as the abuser or to anyone else unless ordered by a hearing officer or judge. Members of the general public may make reports without giving their names.
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42. 10 Minute Break
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43. Objective #2: Visitation
Pastoral Care Providers (PCPs)
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHCs)
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44. Visitation: Pastoral Care Providers (PCPs)
Volunteers who provide various types of service and assistance to the sick and shut-in as a form of ministry. Types of ministry-in-service may include but are not limited to:
Vehicle Drivers*
Errand Runners
Bereavement Ministers
Care Givers
Pastoral Ministers
Health Ministers
Helping with Chores, etc.
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45. A person’s rightful place is with the community.
Visitation: Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHCs) Pastoral Care of the Sick (#73)
A person’s rightful place is with the community.
The Communion minister:
represents Christ
manifests the faith and love of the community
Communion to the sick is:
a privilege
a sign of support & love
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46. Visitation Skills Do Do Not Be compassionate Be observant
Report concerns
Watch for warning signs of abuse
Use affirming responses (“I am praying for you”)
Do Not
Use Guilt Statements (“You are not as bad off as…”)
Use Strong Statements (“Men don’t cry”)
Use God Statements (“It is God’s will”)
Help with check books or other financial assistance
Give out your phone number (Use the parish’s)
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47. Visitation Skills Preparation Listening Observing Assessing Responding
EMHCs – Be familiar with and use the proper Rites
PCPs – Remember and use your training
Listening
Being present to the individual
Observing
Taking note of the environment
Assessing
Understanding grooming techniques and warning signs
Responding
Report/Notify ministry leader, abuse hotline counselors, or law enforcement
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48. Ethics for EMHCs and PCPs
Identify Yourself
Respect Privacy
Maintain Confidentiality
Report Warning Signs and or Conditions that are unsafe
Schedule Your Next Visit
Participate in Ministerial Continuing Education
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49. Check with Nurses Station before visit.
Additional Guidelines for Visiting Hospitals, Nursing Homes, or Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs)
Check with Nurses Station before visit.
Check to see if patient can take anything by mouth (NPO).
Wash your hands between each visit. (Standard Precautions)
Always knock before entering.
Do not sit on bed.
Never enter when call light is on.
Ask that the TV or radio be turned off (if they are on).
Don’t give out your home phone number.
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50. EMHC / PCP Visit Evaluation
Keep a record of each visit
Evaluate each visit and compare over time for your ministry leader.
Evaluate issues that may need to be reported.
Assess needs of the individual.
Allow others to be informed in your absence.
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52. -Summary- Put Your Skills Into Practice
Preparation – knowing the concepts before you interact with the sick and homebound
Know the Church’s rituals for Holy Communion outside Mass
Know the Standard Precautions
Know the Procedures for Patients in Isolation
Listening – being present to the individual
Observing – being on the alert for warning signs of abuse or neglect
Assessment – taking stock of what you see
Responding – How and to whom to report
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53. Objective #3: Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHCs)
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Objective #3: Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHCs)
Visitation to the Homebound, Nursing Homes, Hospitals &
Assisted Living Facilities

54. 5 – Ways You Minister to the Body of Christ
Represent the Praying Community
Entrusted with the reverent transport
of the Blessed Sacrament
Serve the Suffering Body of Christ
Bring Christ in your Person
Inform the parish of the needs & concerns of the sick
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55. Reverent Transport of the Host
Do’s
Go straight to administering the Eucharist to the sick and shut-in
Transport the host in a pyx
Use a burse (if possible)
Return unused hosts to the parish
Carry a small bottle of water to dissolve contaminated hosts
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56. Reverent Transport of the Host
Don’ts
Go shopping or to eat
Leave the consecrated host when no one is home
Burn candles around oxygen containers
Consume contaminated hosts
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57. Things to have in an EMHC Kit
Communion of the Sick book (© 2012)
Pyx
Burse
Bees Wax Candle & matches
Small Bottle of Water (to dissolve contaminated hosts)
Purificator/Fine Linen Cloth/Hanky
Readings for the Day/Missalette/Magnifcat, etc.
Facial Tissue (to retrieve contaminated hosts)
Baggie (for contaminated hosts)
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58. EMHCs:  Do  Make an appointment
Use the ritual Communion of the Sick (© 2012), a Bible and/or a Missalette
Begin informally
Invite those present to participate
Share the day’s homily
Have a cup of water ready
Create links to the parish (bulletins, etc.)
Thank the person
Return any unconsumed hosts to your parish
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59. As an EMHC do you know?
How many times in a 24-hour period can you receive Communion?
Whether an EMHC can transport & administer the Precious Blood?
If you can self-communicate?
What “intinction” is?
What to do if the consecrated host is dropped on the ground or coughed up by a communicant?
What to do with extra consecrated hosts when the church is closed?
If you can give Communion to a non-Catholic?
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60. Can an EMHC Administer the Host to a Non-Catholic?
Yes, under certain special circumstances:
Cannon Law applies as follows:
Danger of death (war, POW, illness, disasters)
See sacraments on their “own accord” & display belief that Christ is present in the Eucharist
Not in danger of death
Offer a Spiritual Blessing
Confirm, if possible, if requestor’s minister visits regularly (if not, we [Catholics] assume spiritual care)
Provide information cards or booklets on Catholicism
If the Eucharist is administered under Cannon Law or by accident, salus animarum, suprema lex:
THE SALVATION OF SOULS IS THE SUPREME LAW
(cf. Code of Canon Law 843 note#3, 844 & 912)
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61. EMHCs:  Don’t  Visit if you are not feeling well Stay too long
Take the role of counselor
Compete with the TV or radio
Carry consecrated hosts in a bag – use a pyx
Leave the consecrated host
Run errands with the Eucharist
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62. Two Liturgical Rituals Approved for Use Outside of the Mass
Rite #1 - Communion in Ordinary Circumstances (For use in homes)
Rite #2 – Communion in a Hospital or Institution
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63. Which text should you use?
Communion to the Sick booklets come in different colored covers because they are printed by different publishers such as USCCB, the Liturgical Press, and Catholic Book Publishing Corporation
The rites and prayers are the same; however, some are in English only, others are in Spanish only, and still others are in English and Spanish. Here are some links to booklets that you can choose from and order online:
  (Administration of Communion Viaticum to the Sick) – (USCCB)
(Liturgical Press)
(Catholic Book Publishing Corporation)
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64. Rite 1: Communion in Ordinary Circumstances
Introductory Rites
Greeting
Sprinkling with Holy Water (Optional for clergy)
Penitential Act
Liturgy of the Word
Reading (s)
Response (Reflection)
General Intercessions
Liturgy of Holy Communion
The Lord’s Prayer
Communion
Silent Prayer
Prayer after Communion
Concluding Rite
Blessing
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65. Rite 1: INTRODUCTORY RITES (For Priests and Deacons Only)
Greeting (Revised 2012)
The minister greets the sick person and the others present with one of the following:
A. Peace be with this house and with all who live here.
Res. And with your spirit.
B. The peace of the Lord be with you.
C. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
Res. And with your spirit
D. Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
The minister then places the Blessed Sacrament on the table and all join in adoration.
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66. Rite 1: INTRODUCTORY RITES (New Wording for Lay EMHC)
Greeting (Revised 2012)
If the minister is a lay Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, he or she may do one of four greetings found on the previous slide, however, they add to the end of the greeting the phrase: Blessed be God for ever, to which all respond:
Res: Blessed be God for ever.
The minister then places the Blessed Sacrament on the table and all join in adoration.
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67. Rite 1: INTRODUCTORY RITES (cont.) (For Priest or Deacons Only)
Sprinkling with Holy Water (optional)
If it seems desirable, the Priest or Deacon may sprinkle the sick person and those present with holy water. One of the following may be used:
Option A
Let this water call to mind our Baptism into Christ, who by his Death and Resurrection has redeemed us.
Option B
Like a stream in parched land, may the grace of the Lord refresh our lives.
If the Sacrament of Penance is now celebrated, the Penitential Act is omitted.
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68. Rite 1: INTRODUCTORY RITES (cont.) Penitential Act (3 options)
The minister invites the sick person and all present to join in the Penitential Act, using these words:
My brothers and sisters, to prepare ourselves for this celebration,
let us call to mind our sins.
A brief pause for silence follows. Then all recite together the formula of general confession:
Option A (Revised 2012)
I confess to almighty God, and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have greatly sinned, in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done and in what I have failed to do,
And, striking their breast, they say:
through my fault, through my fault,
through my most grievous fault;
therefore I ask blessed Mary, ever Virgin,
all the Angels and Saints, and you, my brothers and sisters,
to pray for me to the Lord our God.
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69. Rite 1: INTRODUCTORY RITES (cont.) Penitential Act (cont.)
Option B (Revised 2012)
Minister: Have mercy on us, O Lord.
Res. For we have sinned against you.
Minister: Show us, O Lord, your mercy.
Res. And grant us your salvation.
Option C
Minister: By your Paschal Mystery, you have won for us salvation:
Lord, have mercy. Res. Lord, have mercy.
Minister: You renew among us now the wonders of your Passion:
Christ, have mercy. Res. Christ, have mercy.
Minister: When we receive your Body, you share with us your Paschal
Sacrifice: Lord, have mercy. Res. Lord, have mercy.
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70. Rite 1: INTRODUCTORY RITES (cont.) Penitential Act (cont.)
The minister (ordained or lay) concludes the Penitential Act with the following:
May almighty God have mercy on us,
forgive us our sins,
and bring us to everlasting life.
Res. Amen.
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71. Rite 1: LITURGY OF THE WORD
Reading(s) The word of God may be proclaimed by one of those present or by the minister. The minister may choose the reading(s) from the following:
Use the reading(s) for the day, especially on a Sunday (e.g. from a Missalette, etc.)
Use the readings found in Communion of the Sick
Use a reading from Part III of Pastoral Care of the Sick: Rites of Anointing and Viaticum
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72. Rite 1: LITURGY OF THE WORD (cont.)
Response (Reflection)
A brief period of silence may be observed after the reading of the word of God.
The minister may then give a brief explanation of the reading, applying it to the needs of the sick person and those who are looking after him or her. (see pages 34-38)
The minister could share something from the homily at Mass.
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73. Rite 1: LITURGY OF THE WORD (cont.)
Universal Prayer (or Prayer of the Faithful)
With a brief introduction the minister invites all those present to pray.
After the intentions, the minister says the concluding prayer.
It is desirable that the intercessions be announced by someone other than the minister. (Pages of Communion of the Sick gives examples.)
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74. Rite 1: LITURGY OF HOLY COMMUNION
The Lord’s Prayer
The minister introduces the Lord’s Prayer in these or similar words:
Now let us pray as Christ the Lord has taught us:
And now let us pray with confidence as Christ our Lord commanded:
All say:
Our Father . . .
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75. Rite 1: LITURGY OF HOLY COMMUNION (Cont.)
Communion (Revised 2012)
The minister shows the Eucharistic bread [or wine] to those present, saying:
Behold the Lamb of God,
behold him who takes away the sins of the world.
Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb.
The sick person and all who are to receive Communion say:
Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof,
but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.
The minister goes to the sick person and gives them Communion.
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76. Rite 1: LITURGY OF HOLY COMMUNION (cont.)
Silent Prayer
Then a period of silence may be observed.
Prayer after Communion
The minister says a concluding prayer. Four (4) options are given in the Communion of the Sick book. (See pages 18-19)
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77. Rite 1: CONCLUDING RITE Blessing (By a Priest or Deacon)
3 Options are given on pages 20-21
The Priest or Deacon blesses the sick person and the others present, using one of the blessings. If, however, any of the Blessed Sacrament remains, he may bless the sick person by making a Sign of the Cross with the Blessed Sacrament, in silence. (Only clerics can give the clerical blessing).
Blessing (By a lay EMHC)
A minister who is not a Priest or Deacon invokes God’s blessings and makes the Sign of the Cross on himself or herself, while saying:
A. May the Lord bless us, protect us from all evil, and bring us to everlasting life. Res. Amen.
B. May the almighty and merciful God bless and protect us, the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Res. Amen.
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78. Rite 2: Communion in a Hospital or Institution
Introductory Rite
Antiphon
Liturgy of Holy Communion
Greeting
The Lord’s Prayer
Communion
Concluding Rite
Concluding Prayer
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79. Rite 2: Introductory Rite
Antiphon (Optional)
The rite may begin in the church, the hospital chapel, or the first room, where the minister says one of the following antiphons.
How holy this feast in which Christ is our food: his passion is recalled; grace fills our hearts; and we receive a pledge of the glory to come.
How gracious are you, Lord: your gift of bread from heaven reveals a Father’s love and bring us perfect joy. You fill the hungry with good things and send the rich away empty.
I am the living bread come down from heaven. If you eat this bread you will live for ever. The bread I will give is my flesh for the life of the world.
If it is customary, the minister may be accompanied by a person carrying a candle.
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80. Rite 2: Introductory Rite (For Priest or Deacon)
Greeting (Revised 2012)
On entering each patient’s room, the Priest or Deacon introduces himself and then may use one of the following ritual greetings:
The peace of the Lord be with you.
Res: And with your spirit.
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
Res: And with your spirit.
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81. Rite 2: Introductory Rite (For a Lay EMHC)
Greeting (Revised 2012)
If the minister is a lay Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, upon entering the room he or she introduces himself/herself and then may do one of the two greetings found on the previous slide; however, they add to the end of the greeting the phrase: Blessed be God for ever, to which all respond:
Res: Blessed be God for ever.
The minister then places the Blessed Sacrament on the table and all join in adoration.
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82. Rite 2: Introductory Rite (cont.)
[Reading]
If there is time and it seems desirable, the minister may proclaim a Scripture reading (see Communion of the Sick for examples).
The minister needs to use his/her best judgment.
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83. Rite 2: Liturgy of Holy Communion
The Lord’s Prayer
When circumstances permit, (for example, when there are not many rooms to visit), the minister is encouraged to lead the sick in the Lord’s Prayer. The minister introduces the Lord’s Prayer in these or similar words:
Now let us pray as Christ the Lord taught us:
And now let us pray with confidence as Christ our Lord commanded:
All say together: Our Father . .
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84. Rite 2: LITURGY OF HOLY COMMUNION (Cont.)
Communion (Revised 2012)
The minister shows the Eucharistic bread [or wine] to those present, saying:
Behold the Lamb of God,
behold him who takes away the sins of the world.
Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb.
The sick person and all who are to receive Communion say:
Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof,
but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.
The minister goes to the sick person and gives them Communion.
Others present who wish to receive Communion then do so in the usual way.
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85. Rite 2: CONCLUDING RITE Concluding Prayer
The concluding prayer may be said either in the last room visited, in the church, or chapel.
Four (4) options for the concluding prayer are found on pages of Communion to the Sick. Three of the prayers have all new wording.
The blessing is omitted.
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86. Prayer for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Jesus, bless these hands you have chosen as your tools Jesus, always keep us aware and in awe of our sacred mission Jesus, make us worthy of this great ministry we have humbly accepted Jesus, send us out into the world to distribute your love.
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