|
An extraordinary minister of Holy Communion in the Catholic Church is, under the Code of Canon Law, "an acolyte, or another of Christ's faithful deputed", in certain circumstances, to distribute Holy Communion. The term "extraordinary" distinguishes such a person from the ordinary (normal, regular) minister of Holy Communion, namely a bishop, priest or deacon.〔(Canon 910, Code of Canon Law ).〕 Canon law permits that "()here the needs of the Church require and ministers are not available, lay people, even though they are not lectors or acolytes, can supply certain of their functions, that is, exercise the ministry of the word, preside over liturgical prayers, confer baptism and distribute Holy Communion, in accordance with the provisions of the law."〔(Canon 230 §3, Code of Canon Law ).〕 The term "lay people" does not distinguish between men and women. ==Function== The extraordinary minister's function is to distribute Holy Communion, either within Mass or by taking it to a sick person, when an ordained minister (bishop, priest or deacon) is absent or impeded.〔(''Redemptionis sacramentum'' ), 133〕 In order to avoid confusion about this function, an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion is not to be called a "special minister of Holy Communion", nor an "extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist", nor a "special minister of the Eucharist".〔''Redemptionis sacramentum'', 156〕 Ten years before publication of the present Code of Canon Law, some of these expressions were used in the instruction of the Sacred Congregation of the Sacraments ''(Immensae caritatis )'' of 29 January 1973. They are now reprobated. The only minister of the Eucharist is the priest.〔''Redemptionis sacramentum'', 154〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Extraordinary minister of Holy Communion」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
|