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.

The Episcopal Church in Colorado licenses lay people who have been confirmed or received in the Episcopal church to serve as Eucharistic Visitors.

Upcoming Training Opportunities

We offer a unique model of hybrid Eucharistic Visitor training. The training consists of a 30-minute orientation, four self-paced Eucharistic Visitor modules, six online Safe Church modules, and one in-person session with members of Episcopal Church in Colorado clergy.

Our next session will take place June 2024. Here is an overview of the course and the approximate time commitment required:

  • Course orientation on Monday, June 3, 6:30-7:00 pm: 30 minutes (via Zoom)
  • Safe Church training: approximately two hours
  • Four Eucharistic Visitor training modules, each with a video presentation:
    • The Role of the Eucharistic Visitor: 60 minutes
    • The Sacrament of Holy Eucharist: 60 minutes
    • The Eucharistic Rite: 60 minutes
    • The Eucharistic Visit: 60 minutes
  • A mandatory wrap-up session (via Zoom) on Saturday, June 29, 10:00-11:30 am, where you will have the opportunity to discuss what you have learned, go over possible scenarios, and ask questions: 90 minutes
  • A bibliography of suggested reading for ongoing learning and formation

Registration opens here May 1.

We look forward to supporting you as you participate in this training, and we welcome any questions you may have. Please reach out to Tracy Methe, 720.677.9016.