“Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.” 

Romans 12:13

There are wordless signs, postures, and gestures we know very well that help us pray when we gather as a community of faith.  An opened door, extended hand, and smiling face entices us in and helps us to know that we are welcome. Before song and ritual dialogue, before word or preaching takes place, we already know we belong, and we are in the presence of one who is greater than ourselves. Our ministers are the hosts who put a face onto the parish and begin the process of forming our guest as a worshiping body. 

A Hospitality Minister should be:

• Welcoming – Greet each guest as a child of God
• Attentive to the needs of guests
• Knowledgeable about where things are
• Dependable
• Prayerful

What you'll need to know:

• Layout of campus
• Layout of interior of Church
• Parish staff
• What to do in case of emergency
• EIM responsibilities
• How to participate in the liturgy
• How to move reverently throughout the mass

What you'll need to do:

• Offer to find seats for people
• Participate in the Mass
• Take up collections
• Assist with Communion lines
• Pass out bulletins
• Smile and thank people for coming
• Lend a hand where/when needed

COVID-19 PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES FOR HOSPITALITY MINISTERS

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