“I am the Living Bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world.” 
     John 6:51
 
The Document, “Lumen Gentium,” tells us that the Eucharist is the source and summit of Christian Life.  The Eucharist challenges us to become what we receive--to become more like Christ.  This challenge continues in that we, in turn, are to serve others.
 
Since the 1970s when we were permitted to receive the Blood of Christ as well as the Body of Christ, the need for additional ministers became apparent.  While ordained priests and deacons are Ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, trained and commissioned lay people can serve as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and fulfill a vital need in serving Holy Communion to the faithful.  They truly are the hands and feet of Jesus in that they can serve Holy Communion at Mass as well as take Holy Communion to those who are unable to attend Mass -- the sick at home, in hospitals and other health care facilities. 

Coordinators
Iliili Leota
Danielle Burgos
Click here for the Norms for Extraordinary Ministers of the Holy Eucharist of the Diocese of Honolulu
Click here to download and view the Guidelines for Extraordinary Ministers of the Holy Communion in PDF
Haga clic aquí para descargar y ver las Directrices para los Ministros Extraordinarios de la Sagrada Comunión en PDF