Eucharistic Visitor is a lay person authorized to take the Consecrated Elements 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. A Eucharistic Visitor should normally act under the direction of a Deacon, if available, or other member of the Clergy in that congregation. Training may take place in a congregation, with assistance from diocesan leaders or through diocesan trainings when available.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The Reserve Sacraments may not be distributed by a deacon or lay minister within the context of a church service, whether weekday or weekend, when a priest is absent.
Specific requirements for this ministry:
1. Background check
2. Completion of Safe Church training
3. Understanding of the “Two by two” visitation policy
Applications and Renewal Applications may be submitted here: https://dioceseofolympia1551.formstack.com/forms/eucharistic_visitor_license