As parishes across Australia are contemplating the introduction or reintroduction of the chalice, the ACU Centre for Liturgy, in partnership with the Archdiocese of Melbourne, is offering two free in-person refresher sessions on Ministering the Chalice for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion so that they can be well-prepared and ready for changes in ministry. These workshops will not offer full training for new ministers but may be of interest to those considering volunteering for training in this very important ministry.

photo of ministering the chalice

Each session:

  • Explores the significance of the Eucharist and liturgical ministry.
  • Provides a brief overview of the Mass, with a focus on the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
  • Includes practical demonstrations relating to ministering the chalice and host.
  • Concludes with a discussion on key considerations of Communion ministry.

In the lead-up to the workshop, advice will be provided for parish-wide catechesis to prepare the community for the introduction or reintroduction of the chalice.

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Work with the local community

Engagement with the local community is a key feature of this program, and participants from parishes, schools and Church organisations are nominated by their parish priest as the first step in the registration process, using the online form below to submit nominations directly, or by completing the Permission Form for Ministering the Chalice nominations which can be downloaded here.

Date: Thursday 16 April, 6 - 9pm.

Venue: St Mary's Church 204 Grimshaw St., Greensborough, Vic. 3088

Nominations from Parish Priests to be sent by Monday, 13 April.

OR

Date: Friday 17 April, 6 - 9pm.

Venue: St James the Apostle Parish, 336 Derrimut Rd, Hoppers Crossing North

Nominations from Parish Priests by Tuesday, 14 April.

For more information, visit or call 02 9701 4751 or email CentreforLiturgy@acu.edu.au

Parish Priest / Pastor information

I nominate the applicants listed below to undertake a refresher workshop for existing Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion in administering the chalice.

AND

I nominate the applicants listed below (with an * against their name) to participate in the training workshop for interest only. I confirm that they understand that the training on its own does not provide them with the information and guidance required to minister as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion.


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