Altar Servers
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Serving at the altar, is a privileged way to draw closer to Jesus, which in turn “enables you to open yourselves to others, to journey together, to set demanding goals and to find the strength to achieve them.”
Altar Servers participate with the Priest in performing various parts of the liturgy. They assist the Sacristan with preparing the altar, lighting the candles and other tasks as assigned.
This ministry is open to all people who have been Baptized and have made their First Holy Communion.
Adult altar servers assist at weekday masses and funerals. Youth altar servers assist at weekend masses, at weddings, and other special liturgies.
Altar Servers:
- Carry the cross/candles/incense during the procession into Mass
- Assist the priest in receiving the gifts during the offertory
- Assist in preparing the altar for Liturgy
- Assist the priest in the ritual washing of his hands
- Assist in clearing the altar after the Liturgy
- Carry the cross/candles/incense during the recession out of Mass
Training is conducted during the year.
Contact the office and you’ll be put in touch with the Altar Server Coordinator if you are interested in this serving in this ministry. Children enrolled in Empower 4/5 have an opportunity to learn more about this ministry.
Here is an article with five reasons for your child to become an altar server.
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