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 Eucharistic Visitor training will take place January 6-25, 2025
Here is an overview of the course and time commitment:
- Course orientation (via Zoom) on Monday, January 6, 6:30-7:00 pm: 30 minutes
- Safe Church training: approximately 2.5 hours
- Four Eucharistic Visitor training modules, each with a video presentation (60 minutes each)
- Wrap-up session (via Zoom), Saturday, January 25, 10:00-11:30 am. This is an opportunity to discuss what you have learned, go over possible scenarios, and ask questions: 90 minutes (mandatory)
- A bibliography of suggested reading for ongoing learning (optional)
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.