GUIDELINES FOR EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION (EMHC)

 

"The Eucharist is a sacrifice of thanksgiving to the Father, a blessing by which the Church expresses her gratitude to God for all His benefits, for all that He has accomplished through Creation, Redemption and Sanctification." (CCC 1360)

On January 29th 1973, Pope Paul VI issued the instruction Immensae caritatis, which provided for the designation of men and women to distribute the Holy Eucharist as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion.

The instruction stated that "...this faculty may be used whenever there is no priest, deacon or instituted acolyte present, or when the ordinary minister is prevented from administering Communion because of other pastoral obligations, ill health, or advanced age, or when the number of the faithful is so great that, unless Extraordinary Ministers assist in the distribution, the celebration would be unduly prolonged". [1]

If you feel called to be an Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist, this blessed vocation enables you to bring the precious Body and Blood of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, to fellow brothers and sisters.

Training in how to carry out this important apostolate is found within the excellent Guidelines for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHC), Archdiocese of Sante Fe.

If you wish to train to become a Minister of the Eucharist, or to institute a program of training within your parish, the pdf file contains full and comprehensive guidelines.

https://archdiosf.org/documents/2017/11/GuidelinesEMHC.pdf

[1] Guidelines for Extrarodinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHC) Archdiocese of Sante Fe, page 3

https://archdiosf.org/documents/2017/11/GuidelinesEMHC.pdf

With thanks to the Archdiocese of Sante Fe, archdiocesesantefe.org

COFFEE BREAK ISSUE ONE - THE BLOG OF MOTHER AND DAUGHTER LUKY AND CATHERINE NICOLETTE

 

Welcome to Coffee Break, the blog of mother and daughter Luky Whittle and Catherine Nicolette Whittle.

Together we will tell you about life in the family lane over the past 50 years, together with snippets of interest such as photographs, articles, books, and family happenings which have been a rich source of amusement to us both over our years together.

So sit down, take up a cup of steaming coffee, open your laptop and enjoy!  

Coffee Break is followed by 152 countries

Please enjoy this Coffee Break Issue One

COFFEE BREAK ISSUE ONE 

ARTICLES

How Coffee Break began

Finding the baby

Happy New Year

Love and loss

I remember Papa

Fascinating Maud Gonne

Zoute drop with Irish stew

Mary, Joseph and the humble stable

Miss Marks' last day at the office

An open hand is never empty

My teenage dreams

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REPRODUCTIVE ETHICS: MOTHER AND FETUS: ONE ENTITY OR TWO SEPARATE ENTITIES?

 

REPRODUCTION ETHICS: MOTHER AND FETUS: ONE ENTITY OR TWO SEPARATE ENTITIES?

 

KOINONIA ACADEMIC JOURNAL

VOLUME 

July-September 2020

REPRODUCTION ETHICS

Paper 1

Mother and fetus: one entity 

or two separate entities?

Catherine N Whittle DD, S.R.N.

Abstract: There are two leading approaches to pregnancy in law: pregnant women are viewed either as single entity or two separate entities. This study sets out to ascertain the following from the anatomical and physiological viewpoints: 

 whether the unborn fetus is merely uterine content continuous with maternal tissues, or 

 whether the unborn fetus is an anatomically and physiologically separate individual with unique fetal tissues co-existing within the maternal host as temporary gestational dweller. 

The anatomical and physiological reality of whether mother and fetus are one entity or two separate entities can be posited to have impact upon medical, nursing and moral ethics.

Keywords: Ethics, Father, Fetus, Human Zygote, Intersex, Law, Medical, Moral, Mother, Nursing, One Entity, Pregnancy, Reproduction, Two Entities

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FATHER NORBERT JANSEN AND THE RISE OF THE THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION BY EXTENSION COLLEGE IN SOUTHERN AFRICA

FATHER NORBERT JANSEN AND THE RISE OF THE THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION BY EXTENSION COLLEGE IN SOUTHERN AFRICA

Father Norbert Jansen

            KOINONIA ACADEMIC JOURNAL 

This publication is dedicated in memory of Father Gerardus Marie Antonius Jansen (in religion Fr Norbertus). All articles may be used copyright free for any worthy purpose.

KOINONIA JOURNAL
VOLUME 1 

October-December 2019

Paper 1

Fr Norbert Jansen and the Rise of the Theological Education by Extension College in Southern Africa

Abstract: Gerardus Marie Antonius Jansen (cloister name Father Norbertus) brought the dynamic of phenomenological approach in theology to bear upon twentieth century religious and spiritual education. His unique spiritual vision continues to influence pastoral and ministerial training, as well as offer international resource within university libraries and dissertations. Jansen's educational approach developed sequentially from 1954 - from experimental residential theological education to correspondence theological education - both nationally and abroad. The culmination of Jansen's theological education lifework was the integration of the theology correspondence course into the Theological Education by Extension College in Southern Africa. The Dutch Dominican collaborated with other Dominicans in a correspondence course in theology which became known as TEE - theological education by extension. Later he became more or less its exclusive editor. Theology correspondence courses from South Africa reached both national and international students as far afield as America through postal services and media of the time. In 1976 the resultant theological educational structure culminated in the handing over of the course to an ecumenical board. Within this paper, Jansen's role regarding the rise of theological education by extension in Southern Africa is explored.

Keywords: Existentialism, Jansen, Norbert, Phenomenology, Philosophy, Theological education by extension Southern Africa

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CATECHISM ONE COLOURING BOOK - DOWNLOAD FREE

 

Colouring Kingdom

CHRISTIAN TEACHING

Foreword

Dear children and teachers,

Welcome! This colouring book has been made especially for you. The book is a special guide which leads us to know Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

Jesus is not just a name in history or a figure in stories. He is alive, and He loves each one of us deeply. He calls you by name. He walks with you, listens to you, and wants to fill your life with courage, hope and joy.

Each page shows a beautiful moment from our Christian faith. As you colour, you are not just filling in shapes, you are bringing to life the story of God’s Love for us. Listen to the gentle Voice of Jesus calling you closer while you colour pictures about the Kingdom of God.

Every design in this book reminds us of something special. We remember how Jesus teaches us and saints inspire us. By colouring, we realise how God calls us to grow in kindness, prayer and holiness.

This colouring book is companion to Catechism Book One. Colouring pages may be used at home or in catechism class activities.

As we enjoy the beauty of God’s creation, let us colour with holy imagination.

May this book bring you joy, peace and a heart that shines with God’s love.

Blessings,
Catherine Nicolette Whittle DD
In Christ's love

HERE IS YOUR VERY OWN 

CATECHISM ONE COLOURING BOOK

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BOOK ONE AT THE FOLLOWING LINK

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CATECHISM BOOK ONE - DOWNLOAD FREE

Dear children and teachers,

Welcome to a most exciting journey; a journey of the heart, mind and soul. This catechism book is not just any book. It is a special guide that leads us to know the greatest Person who ever lived: Jesus Christ, the Son of God. This book is the first in the Children’s praise series of catechism books.

Jesus is not just a name in history or a figure in stories. He is alive, and He loves each one of us deeply. He calls you by name. The Saviour walks with you and listens to you. He wants to fill your life with hope and joy. In this catechism book, we will learn who Jesus is and what He taught. We will find out how He gave His Life so that we could live forever with Him.

For you, dear children, this book will help answer the questions your heart may be asking: Who made me? Why am I here? Does God love me? Yes, He does. Through every page, you will discover more about His amazing love.

For you, dear teachers, this is more than a curriculum. The teaching in this book is a sacred mission. Remember that parents are the first teachers. Parents and catechists help to shape young hearts to know truth, love Jesus and follow Him. You sow seeds that will grow into faith, love and holy lives.

Read this book with open hearts. Listen not only to words, but to the gentle Voice of Jesus calling us.

May this book lead all to love Jesus more each day. To know Him is to love Him. This is the greatest happiness of all.

With prayers and joy,

Catherine Nicolette Whittle D.D.

In Christ's love

“Remember always, that Jesus loves the little children”

HERE IS YOUR VERY OWN 

CATECHISM BOOK ONE

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