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 hold another round of EMHC formation sessions this fall:  

• Wednesday, September 13, 7:00-9:30 PM, St. Ambrose, Brunswick
• Sunday, September 17, 2:00-4:30 PM, St. Rita, Solon
• Sunday, September 24, 2:00-4:30 PM, St. Eugene, Cuyahoga Falls,
• Monday, September 25, 7:00-9:30 PM, St. Mary, Chardon
• Sunday, October 8, 2:00-4:30 PM, St. Charles Borromeo, Parma
• Saturday, October 14, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Sagrada Familia, Cleveland (Spanish)
• Thursday, October 19, 7:00-9:30 PM, Holy Trinity, Avon
• Saturday, October 21, 10:00 AM–12:30 PM, Beaumont High School, Cleveland Heights

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

Thank you for your interest in this ministry!