The Catholic Handbook for Visiting the Sick and Homebound 2026

Various authors, including Corinna Laughlin and Letitia Thornton

The Catholic Handbook for Visiting the Sick and Homebound 2026 is an essential resource for lay ministers, pastoral caregivers, and extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion who bring comfort, prayer, and the Eucharist to those who are sick, homebound, isolated, or unable to attend Sunday Mass.

This updated 2026 edition includes the new translation of the rites from Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharistic Mystery outside Mass and provides all the tools a lay minister needs to minister with care, compassion, and liturgical accuracy.

Key content includes:

• Rites for sharing Holy Communion and Viaticum

• Visiting and blessing the sick and suffering

• Prayers for those who are dying

• Gospel texts for Year A with explanations

• List of patron saints for the sick and homebound

This handbook allows ministers of care to extend the compassionate ministry of Jesus, bringing the Word of God, the Eucharist, and spiritual comfort directly to those in need. It is also available in Spanish for bilingual ministry contexts.

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Key Features

• ✅ All rites and prayers needed for ministering to the sick and homebound in one convenient volume

• ✅ Includes Holy Communion, Viaticum, blessing the sick, and prayers for the dying

• ✅ Gospel readings and explanations to guide ministers in sharing Scripture meaningfully

• ✅ Updated 2026 translation of the official rites

• ✅ Designed for lay ministers, pastoral caregivers, and extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion

• ✅ Practical, clear, and easy-to-use format for home visits, hospitals, and care facilities

Bulk Pricing

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⭐ Customer Reviews

"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, 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

Bring the comfort of Christ, prayer, and the Eucharist to those who are sick or homebound.

🛒 Order your copy of The Catholic Handbook for Visiting the Sick and Homebound 2026 today and serve your ministry with confidence, compassion, and spiritual depth.