EN Question 278 © Libreria Editrice Vaticana · Source: vatican.va Q Who is the minister for the celebration of the Eucharist? A Answer The celebrant of the Eucharist is a validly ordained priest (bishop or priest) who acts in the Person of Christ the Head and in the name of the Church. Condenses CCC ¶¶ 1348 1411 PreviousQ 277 NextQ 279