Kid as a Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion

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Saw this in church today. I would put him around 12, though, he could have been as old as 14. Perhaps he was 18 or older, but, I really doubt it. He looked really young, like he was still growing. I couldn’t tell if he had hair on his legs from where I was sitting. I’m not sure how I feel about EMoHC’s, and have received from them, both sexes, but, doesn’t a line have to be drawn somewhere? Also, I bring this up because this church is pretty good and by the book, ~I~ think, so, I was stunned to see this. I do not belong to this church, not sure if I’m going to do anything, just wanted to let you all know what I saw.
 
I guess the only thing to do is line hop? Extra em’s allow people to get communion faster, so they can run out to their cars before the mass ends. Heaven forbid if you give 36, not 35 minutes to Jesus on Sunday, plus, football season means less people can attend church, thusly, the need to have 8 year old kids as em’s… Oh well, when the 15 year olds start holding the communion services it should be interesting.
 
Technically speaking if one has not received all the sacraments of initiation they should not be serving in that role unless there is a very good pastoral reason.
 
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Technically speaking if one has not received all the sacraments of initiation they should not be serving in that role unless there is a very good pastoral reason.
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And of course, the opposite of that is true as well…
If the “kid” had recieved all the necessary sacraments then he could be a EMoHC.
No offense, but I sort of dislike people whom have problems with younger adults (Kids) being EMoHC, though maybe just ridding of all EMoHC would be best. Age does not mean maturity. Even maturity does not always guarentee has understanding of the Sacraments or respect for them.

At 15, I would definately not have been a good canidate for an EMoHC but I do know 15 year olds whom have been Confirmed and would be great canidates if they choose to once turning 16 (Our diocese agre requirement).

And some wonder why the youth is discouraged to enter the Church… :cool:

Anyway, I’d suggest asking the Priest or the EMoHC his age… Might suprise you…
 
Last week at church me and 5 other altar servers became EM’s. We were all sixteen except one of was who was 17. We are all confirmed and have all been altar servers for 6 or more years. 3 of us went to The catholic school at the church through 8th grade and one still goes to catholic school(high school). We went to a 45 minute training session the day before, adn i think that we are just as qualified as any other EMoHC
 
Last week at church me and 5 other altar servers became EM’s. We were all sixteen except one of was who was 17. We are all confirmed and have all been altar servers for 6 or more years. 3 of us went to The catholic school at the church through 8th grade and one still goes to catholic school(high school). We went to a 45 minute training session the day before, adn i think that we are just as qualified as any other EMoHC
 
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Last week at church me and 5 other altar servers became EM’s. We were all sixteen except one of was who was 17. We are all confirmed and have all been altar servers for 6 or more years. 3 of us went to The catholic school at the church through 8th grade and one still goes to catholic school(high school). We went to a 45 minute training session the day before, adn i think that we are just as qualified as any other EMoHC
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Which means that you are not qualified at all right? It’s an abomination that so many people fondle our Lord they way they do. I cannot stand this practice (EMHCs) and I hope and pray that Benedict or some future Pope does away with this abomination.
 
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adstrinity:
Saw this in church today. I would put him around 12, though, he could have been as old as 14. Perhaps he was 18 or older, but, I really doubt it. He looked really young, like he was still growing. I couldn’t tell if he had hair on his legs from where I was sitting. I’m not sure how I feel about EMoHC’s, and have received from them, both sexes, but, doesn’t a line have to be drawn somewhere? Also, I bring this up because this church is pretty good and by the book, ~I~ think, so, I was stunned to see this. I do not belong to this church, not sure if I’m going to do anything, just wanted to let you all know what I saw.
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Is there an indult Traditional Latin Mass in your diocese?
 
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Dropper, I’m glad you are serving our Lord as a EMHC during the Mass (no pun, couldn’t think of how to say it). But to avoid confusion on these forums (or if you were at my churhc and said that), unless you are some type of deacon, transitional deacon, or priest, you are a EMHC- extraordinary minister of holy communion. 🙂
 
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Last week at church me and 5 other altar servers became EM’s. We were all sixteen except one of was who was 17. We are all confirmed and have all been altar servers for 6 or more years. 3 of us went to The catholic school at the church through 8th grade and one still goes to catholic school(high school). We went to a 45 minute training session the day before, adn i think that we are just as qualified as any other EMoHC
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I agree. Good for you !!!

Gosh… teens just can’t get a break can you? We judge you for NOT being involved or caring about your faith and we judge you when you TRY to become more involved. 😦
 
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Dropper, I’m glad you are serving our Lord as a EMHC during the Mass (no pun, couldn’t think of how to say it). But to avoid confusion on these forums (or if you were at my churhc and said that), unless you are some type of deacon, transitional deacon, or priest, you are a EMHC- extraordinary minister of holy communion. 🙂
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You must be confusing me with another poster (Big_Al me thinks)…

I am not a EMHC and never, ever plan to be.

You are quite right in your definition of the Eucharistic Minister however.
 
I think EM is used as “Extrodinary Minister” not Eucharistic Minister as he also refered to the longer shorthand EMoHC in the last sentence… Just a little nit picky there 😛
 
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adstrinity:
Saw this in church today. I would put him around 12, though, he could have been as old as 14. Perhaps he was 18 or older, but, I really doubt it. He looked really young, like he was still growing. I couldn’t tell if he had hair on his legs from where I was sitting. I’m not sure how I feel about EMoHC’s, and have received from them, both sexes, but, doesn’t a line have to be drawn somewhere? Also, I bring this up because this church is pretty good and by the book, ~I~ think, so, I was stunned to see this. I do not belong to this church, not sure if I’m going to do anything, just wanted to let you all know what I saw.
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St. Tarcisius is believed to have been twelve when he was martyred while bringing the Blessed Sacrament to prisoners, so there is is a precedent in the Church for persons as young as twelve serving in a capacity which today we would consider to be that of an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. This does not mean twelve year olds should necessarily be considered qualified to serve in this capacity today, your diocese probably has certain minimum requirements for those who may be commissioned as Extraordinary Ministers, including age requirements, which should be observed.

That being said, unless you are in a position to definitely know that this person is too young to serve in this ministry, I would not presume this to be the case. While it may be considered a compliment to a woman’s youthful looks to be carded every time she buys a beer, It is somewhat embarrasing and offensive to incorrectly make the same presumption about a youthful looking young man, especially by one who has no right to inquire about his age.
 
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St. Tarcisius is believed to have been twelve when he was martyred while bringing the Blessed Sacrament to prisoners, so there is is a precedent in the Church for persons as young as twelve serving in a capacity which today we would consider to be that of an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. This does not mean twelve year olds should necessarily be considered qualified to serve in this capacity today, your diocese probably has certain minimum requirements for those who may be commissioned as Extraordinary Ministers, including age requirements, which should be observed.

That being said, unless you are in a position to definitely know that this person is too young to serve in this ministry, I would not presume this to be the case. While it may be considered a compliment to a woman’s youthful looks to be carded every time she buys a beer, It is somewhat embarrasing and offensive to incorrectly make the same presumption about a youthful looking young man, especially by one who has no right to inquire about his age.
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ITA
 
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And of course, the opposite of that is true as well…
If the “kid” had recieved all the necessary sacraments then he could be a EMoHC.
No offense, but I sort of dislike people whom have problems with younger adults (Kids) being EMoHC, though maybe just ridding of all EMoHC would be best. Age does not mean maturity. Even maturity does not always guarentee has understanding of the Sacraments or respect for them.

At 15, I would definately not have been a good canidate for an EMoHC but I do know 15 year olds whom have been Confirmed and would be great canidates if they choose to once turning 16 (Our diocese agre requirement).

And some wonder why the youth is discouraged to enter the Church… :cool:

Anyway, I’d suggest asking the Priest or the EMoHC his age… Might suprise you…
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Participation cannot be equated to doing things in the mass other than entering into the prayer itself. Maturity really has nothing to do with the theoretical exclusion of those who have not received all the sacraments of initiation, rather it has to do with the fact that they have not been fully received into the Church until that point. This is why the Orthodox do not like our practice of confirming later in life (teen years). It is the same as the restriction of persons going through RCIA doing the readings or serving as EMHC’s. It is not proper for a person who is not fully developed in the sacramental life (along with prudence and proper catechetical instruction) to be serving in any ministarial role in the liturgy.
 
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