emHC

"Extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion (emHCs) should receive sufficient spiritual, theological and practical preparation to fulfill their role with knowledge and reverence."

(Instruction: Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Assisting at Mass and Communion of the Sick in the Diocese of Cleveland, 7)

EMHC's are formally recognized after they have participated in diocesan formation for this ministry; they are then commissioned in their parish or institutions by the pastor or his equivalent.

Upcoming Sessions

The Office for Worship will offer the following formation sessions for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion this spring: 

• Sunday, April 23, 2:00-4:30 PM – Immaculate Conception Parish, Willoughby
• Saturday, April 29, 9:00-11:30 AM – St. Ignatius High School, Cleveland
• Sunday, May 7, 2:00-4:30 PM – St. Clare Parish, Lyndhurst
• Thursday, May 11, 7:00-9:30 PM – St. Edward Parish, Parkman
• Saturday, May 13, 9:00-11:30 AM – Archbishop Hoban High School, Akron
• Wednesday, May 17, 7:00-9:30 PM – St. Edward Parish, Ashland
• Sunday, May 21, 1:30-4:30 PM – Sacred Heart Chapel, Lorain (Spanish)
• Tuesday, May 23, 7:00-9:30 PM – St. Joseph Parish, Avon Lake
• Thursday, May 25, 7:00-9:30 PM – Holy Family Parish, Stow
• Sunday, May 28, 2:00-4:30 PM – St. Barnabas Parish, Northfield
• Tuesday, May 30, 7:00-9:30 PM – Our Lady Help of Christians Parish, Litchfield

Please contact your parish office if you are interested in registering for one of these sessions.

Thank you for your interest in this ministry!