Diocesan Formation Days for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and for Readers – May and October 2025
Fr Anthony Fyk, Director of Liturgy Formation, will be running further formation days for readers and EMHC. The EMHC day will include a session on taking HC to the sick and housebound. The Readers’ day will include a session on Lectio Divina. There will also be a day for Ministers of Children’s Liturgy on Saturday 6th September, further details to follow.
Details can be found on the attached poster. They will take place at St Bede’s Church/Hall in Basingstoke. Anyone interested is asked to register via liturgy@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk
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