EUCHARISTIC VISITOR TRAINING 

A Eucharistic Visitor is a lay person authorized to take the consecrated elements in a timely manner following a Celebration of Holy Eucharist to members of the congregation who, by reason of illness or infirmity, were unable to be present at the Celebration of the Eucharist. A Eucharistic Visitor acts under the direction of a deacon, if any, or otherwise, the member of the clergy or other leader exercising oversight of the congregation or other community of faith.

Training and Licensing- Individuals wishing to serve as Eucharistic Visitors should do the following:

1. Meet with your clergyperson to discuss the ministry of a Eucharistic Visitor and your desire to serve in this ministry.
2. Ensure that you are currently a confirmed communicant in good standing in your parish.
3. Clergy must register their EV candidates for the in person Eucharistic training by contacting the Mercer Office in writing or email [email protected].  Written permission to serve as an EV is required for all participants.  
4. Complete appropriate in person training at Mercer School of Theology on specified dates.  
5. Ensure that your Safe Church certification is up-to-date.  Proof of required Safe Church training from 2019 or later will be required for their final licensing.  
6. Please submit all proof of completed Safe Church training and attended Eucharistic Visitor training to your clergy. 
7. Clergy - Please sign and complete attached form and send to [email protected].
8. After above requirements are complete, the bishop’s office will issue a license directly to the clergy.