2026 Catholic Handbook for Visiting the Sick and Homebound [English/Spanish] - CHVSH-MCVE-26-PRT

• English [VS26]: Catholic Handbook for Visiting the Sick and Homebound 2026
• Spanish [VE26]: Manual Católico para Visitar a Los Enfermos 2026

The Catholic Handbook for Visiting the Sick and Homebound

Various authors, including Corinna Laughlin and Letitia Thornton

Book Specifications

• Binding: Paperback
• Dimensions: 6" x 9"
• Page Count: 240
• Language: English
• Copyright Year: 2025

Book Description

Ministers of care are sent to bring the comfort of personal presence and prayer to those who are sick, homebound, isolated, or suffering. This book contains the official rites lay ministers will need to bring holy Communion to, and to pray and share the Gospel with, those who cannot regularly worship with their parish community on Sunday. The 2026 edition includes the new translation of the rites from Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharistic Mystery outside Mass.

As an extension of the compassionate ministry of Jesus, ministers of care go forth from the Eucharistic celebration so that they may share the Word of God and holy Communion with those who are sick and cannot attend Sunday Mass. The Catholic Handbook for Visiting the Sick and Homebound compiles in one place all the rites a lay minister needs to perform this ministry with great care and sensitivity. The rites have been adapted for lay ministers and include those for sharing holy Communion and Viaticum, visiting the sick, blessing the sick and those who suffer, and praying with those who are dying. The Gospel texts for Year A, explanations of the readings, and a list of patron saints for those who are sick and suffering are also included in this resource, allowing ministers to more easily bring the Sunday Gospel to those in need.

This title is also available in Spanish. [VE26]

“This is a great resource—the rites, readings, and nuts and bolts of the ministry are all in one helpful guide. The introduction provides a powerful reminder to us about the beauty and responsibility the minister has in serving as a sign and bridge to Christ for those who are ill.”

— Laurie Coffee, Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion Volunteer, Samaritan House (Comfort Care Home for the Dying), St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Wellsboro, PA

“As a lay minister, this book makes it easy to pray. Many families and friends found strength in the power of prayer and felt the accompaniment of the Church.”

— Elizabeth Ramirez, Director for Hospital Ministry, Archdiocese of San Antonio, TX

Manual católico para visitar a los enfermos 2026

Leobardo Guzmán

Book Specifications

• Binding: Paperback
• Dimensions: 6" x 9"
• Page Count: 240
• Language: Spanish
• Copyright Year: 2025

Book Description

Ministers of care are sent to bring the comfort of personal presence and prayer to those who are sick, homebound, isolated, or suffering. This book contains the official rites lay ministers will need to bring holy Communion to, and to pray and share the Gospel with, those who cannot regularly worship with their parish community on Sunday. The 2026 edition includes the new translation of the rites from Manual católico para visitar a los enfermos 2026.

As an extension of the compassionate ministry of Jesus, ministers of care go forth from the Eucharistic celebration so that they may share the Word of God and holy Communion with those who are sick and cannot attend Sunday Mass. Manual católico para visitar a los enfermos 2026 compiles in one place all the rites a lay minister needs to perform this ministry with great care and sensitivity. The rites have been adapted for lay ministers and include those for sharing holy Communion and Viaticum, visiting the sick, blessing the sick and those who suffer, and praying with those who are dying. The Gospel texts for Year A, explanations of the readings, and a list of patron saints for those who are sick and suffering are also included in this resource, allowing ministers to more easily bring the Sunday Gospel to those in need.

This title is also available in English. [VS26]

"Este manual es un recurso excelente: los ritos, las lecturas y los fundamentos del ministerio se encuentran en una guía muy útil. La introducción nos recuerda con fuerza la belleza y la responsabilidad que tiene el ministro al servir como señal y puente de la Iglesia hacia Cristo para los enfermos”.

— Laurie Coffee, Ministra Extraordinaria de la Sagrada Comunión Voluntaria, Casa Samaritana (Residencia de Cuidados para Moribundos) Paroquia de San Pedro, Wellsboro, PA

“Soy ministro laico, y este libro facilita la oración. Muchas familias y amigos encontraron fuerza en el poder de la oración y sintieron el acompañamiento de la Iglesia”.

— Elizabeth Ramirez Directora de Ministerio Hospitalario Arquidiócesis de San Antonio, TX