Liturgical Ministries
The Ignatian mandate of 鈥渂eing women and men for others鈥� begins on the Lord鈥檚 Day within the Eucharistic Community; in diakonia (service). Students are welcomed and encouraged to use their particular talents and gifts in service of the Catholic faith community; as ministers of hospitality, word, Communion, and music. Formation and reflection sessions are held each semester for those who wish to serve for the first time 鈥� and for students who have had previous experience in liturgical ministry. A member of the professional staff coordinates each liturgical ministry. That person works closely with students to set a prayerful tone for their liturgical roles. Members of each liturgical ministry are also encouraged to move beyond the Chapel walls to the wider community in direct service to the disadvantaged and marginalized.
Liturgical Ministry Training
If you were not able to attend our training for Ministers of Hospitality, Communion or Lectors, you can schedule an individual training session. For more information, contact litmin@loyola.edu.
Ministers of Hospitality
Want to be a host/hostess at Alumni Chapel? Are you a welcoming presence? Become a minister of hospitality by welcoming individuals into Alumni Chapel at weekend mass. Yours is the first face of 鈥淐hrist鈥� to greet God鈥檚 people at the Chapel doors. Greeters arrive at Sunday services early to welcome our faith community and the many visitors who join us each week.
Ministers of the Word
Do you think of yourself as a good 鈥渟tory-teller?" Lectors are charged with the task of telling our family story; the story of salvation. This is the ministry of the Lord鈥檚 voice calling out in the midst of God鈥檚 people. We invite you to consider proclaiming the Word of God at Sunday Eucharist.
Ministers of Communion
Do you see Christ in others? Do you feel called to welcome the least among us? Extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist are charged with the work of ministering Christ鈥檚 body and blood to the Body of Christ 鈥� the Church. Eucharistic Ministers serve approximately once every 2-3 weeks. No prior experience is needed, we will be happy to train you!