Eucharistic Ministers commissioned in Laois

Five different schools from the Laois/Carlow/Kildare area were represented at the Eucharistic Ministers Commissioning Mass celebrated by Fr John Dunphy in the parish of Graiguecullen/Killeshin, Co. Laois recently. The group of 20 young adults were commissioned after a five-week training course. During their training they explored the origins of the Mass and the true meaning and importance of the Eucharist.

According to youth worker Cathriona Kelly, “the young people have shown great interest over the weeks and have asked many questions that most people are often too afraid to ask. It gives great hope for the future of the Church to see these young people standing up to profess