Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst.”

John 6:35

 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. … The only minister of the Eucharist is the priest – which is why lay ministers are called Extraordinary Ministers.

In the Diocese of Knoxville, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are commissioned by the Bishop for a 3-year term, or ministry assignment. 

If you are interested in learning more about becoming an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, please contact the Ministry Head/Scheduler identified at the top of this page.