Please see Father if you are intersted in being trained to be an Altar Server.
Who is an Altar Server?
The Altar Server is a boy or girl, a woman or man who is trained to help at the Mass so that it can be celebrated with grace and reverence. An Altar Server is a member of the Church who participates in the celebration with the understanding that they are leaders of the assembly.
What does an Altar Server do?
An Altar Server assists the priest and deacon during the Mass and other religious ceremonies. There are special responsibilities for serving. The Server is also an example to the assembly by joining in the singing, praying and keeping silence during the Mass.
Why should an Altar Server step forward to assist at Mass?
A person steps forward to serve at Mass because God moves the heart, inspires the mind and calls the person to this ministry. God invites generous and helpful people to serve at Mass so that it can be a reverent and prayerful celebration for all who come to worship. Without a server, it would be difficult for the priest and deacon to do the many duties of leading prayers and rituals.
What must an Altar Server learn in order to serve at Mass?
Talk to Father to see when the next training session will be done. After that, the best thing is to watch what the current Altar Servers are doing. After training, we will partner you with an experienced Altar Server to assist you at your first couple of Masses.
The training program for an Altar Server includes learning several key things. The purpose is for the Altar Server to gain confidence and skills so they can assistant at Mass. The three key areas in which an Altar Server needs to be trained are:
1. Identification and purpose of religious items used at Mass: Liturgical Books, Furniture, Vessels, Vestments and Articles.
2. Procedures and responsibilities for serving at Mass.
3. Structure of the Mass and the meaning of Catholic prayer and ritual.