FORMATION & LEARNING
Diocesan Formation for emHC
The Diocese of Cleveland is once again offering formation sessions for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (emHC). Please use the following link to register for one of the formation sessions.
• Monday, August 11, 2025 7-9:30pm St. Anselm Parish, Chesterland
• Sunday, August 17, 2025 2-4:30pm St. Francis Xavier Parish, Medina
• Sunday, September 7, 2025 2-4:30pm Prince of Peace, Norton
• Thursday, September 18, 2025 7-9:30pm St. Columbkille Parish, Parma
• Sunday, September 28, 2025 2-4:30pm Holy Name High School, Parma (High School students only)
• Sunday, October 12, 2025 2-4:30pm Holy Rosary Parish, Cleveland
• Wednesday, October 15, 2025 7-9:30pm Resurrection Parish, Solon
• Tuesday, October 21, 2025 7-9:30pm St. Christopher Parish, Rocky River
• Sunday, November 16, 2025 2-4:30pm Sagrada Familia Parish, Cleveland (Spanish session)
Annual Fellowship & Formation Sessions
Each year the Liturgical Ministry offers formation sessions for Sacristans, Lectors, and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to further your understanding of the role you play in the Mass and to foster fellowship among our volunteers.
Ministry Enrichment Sessions
This year every liturgical ministry will have an opportunity to gather briefly on a Saturday afternoon for a ministry review. Afterwards, that ministry will be recognized at the 4:30pm Mass. Sessions begin at 3:30pm in the church.
- Lectors - September 20
- Marthas - September 27
- Volunteer Mass Coordinators (VMC) - October 4
- Arimathea - October 18
- Ushers - November 8
- Sacristans - November 22
- Streamers - December 6
- Music Ministers - January 10
- Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (emHC) - January 24
- Funeral Servers - February 7
Liturgical Ministry Evening of Reflection - April 20, 2026 from 7:00-8:30pm in the Community Room.
Our evening together is for ALL liturgical ministers to enjoy a time of food, fellowship, and formation!
