Altar Server Ministry

ALTAR SERVERS MUST BE IN 5TH GRADE OR OLDER TO PARTICIPATE AND MUST PARTICIPATE IN REQUIRED TRAINING SESSIONS.

The Altar Server Ministry is an ancient traditon in the Catholic church that continues on today. Altar Servers support and assist the priest and deacon during the various liturgies and worship services or ceremonies. The server function and role, when conducted with grace and reverence, add significantly to the sacredness of the riturals and help the assembly participate more fully and more prayerfully.  

Typical duties of the server are to carry the processional cross, to carry the processional candles, to carry the incense and boat, to assist with the Roman Missal and other liturgical books used in the liturgy, to assist the Bishop with his mitre and crozier and to assist in preparing the altar.

Who Can Serve

Anyone who has completed the 4th Grade and has received the sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation, and Holy Eucharist.  The Altar Server Ministry helps the children and young adults to learn about their faith, while at the same time building self-confidence. Children who serve learn to feel confident in front of other people, they are “on stage” at every Mass, which is good at developing a skill that will be necessary in higher education and during their work lives. They also come closer to God, as they build leadership skills by helping younger servers in learning to be proficient servers.

Altar servers are needed for Sunday Masses as well as some special liturgies and prayer services.  

How to Join the Ministry

In the Spring each year, bulletin notices will announce upcoming Altar Server training dates and request sign-ups for new servers.  Also, new servers can sign-up by contacting our Liturgy Coordinator. 

Resources

Click here for the
Liturgical Ministry Volunteer Interest Form