Tips for Eucharistic Ministers

1st.....sign in ..... In the sacristy  there is a schedule  check off your name and see if you are  EM 1 or EM 2, in which case you are to stay and wash the vessels and remember DO NOT SUBMERGE THE VESSELS

2nd ..........if you do not sign in 15 min before Mass, someone else will be assigned in your place.........in which case DO NOT GO UP ON THE ALTAR IT CONFUSES  YOUR REPLACEMENT

3rd ....After the sign of peace approach the altar, bow to the CELEBRANT, gather in a semi- circle around the back of the altar.

4th....When the priest is distributing the Body or Precious Blood to  you.....You are to approach the altar  two by two....do not wait for him to come to you.

5th....when you are finished serving the congregation........if you have the Body of Christ  return to the Tabernacle where Father will be waiting  for you..........If you are left with the Precious Blood turn from the congregation and consume it where you are standing......DO NOT WALK WITH THE PRECIOUS  BLOOD.

Leave the altar and bow to the celebrant.