Students train to become EMCs

Twenty-seven St. Joseph High School students in the 10th through 12th grades have undergone training to become Extraordinary Ministers of Communion (EMC) in the Catholic Church. EMCs assist a priest or deacon in the distribution of Holy Communion during religious services.

Up until last year at St. Joseph, these duties were normally performed by adults. After pastor Father John Connell and Associate Pastor Father Daniel Wendel arrived at St.



Joseph in 2023, they felt students should take a more active part in the school’s weekly Masses. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.

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