the priest or eucharistic minister
Yes, you must be a Catholic.
A bishop, priest, deacon, or Eucharistic minister.
Yes, they can.
The eucharistic minister says, "the body of Christ." and you say "Amen."
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To become an extraordinary minister of the Eucharist, one generally needs to be at least 18 years of age and/or a high school graduate. They must be a practicing Catholic and they must undergo training and be approved by their pastor and bishop.
A priest, deacon or Eucharistic minister may apply ashes on Ash Wednesday
No, a Eucharistic Minister may not refuse communion to anyone with the possible exception of very young children who have obviously not made their First Communion.
Catholics do not TAKE Holy Communion, they may only RECEIVE it from a priest or a licensed Eucharistic Minister.
The usual minister for a parish is a priest or bishop. In rare cases where there is a shortage of priests, a deacon or even lay Eucharistic minister may lead a prayer service and distribute communion that has been previously consecrated at a Mass by a priest.
To become a minister in Massachusetts.