Altar Servers
The role of the altar server is to assist the priest in the celebration of the liturgy during Mass.
From left to right: Kira Sedayao, Bryan Yang, Sarah Stafford, Madison Schneider, and Girard Guingab.
| Please click on the following links to download or view the Schedules and Altar Servers' Guidelines |
| January 2012 Schedule |
| February 2012 Schedule |
| Roles and Responsibilities |
Want to be an Altar Server?
This ministry of assistance at the Holy Altar of the Lord is open to young men and women ages 10-18 (grades 5-12). Altar Servers must obtain parental permission and agree to comply with a dress code when serving. Altar Servers are assigned to assist the clergy at Sunday Mass, Holy days, wedding and funeral liturgies. Occasionally Altar Servers have the opportunity to serve the Bishop as miter or staff-bearer.
Responsibilities of Altar Servers include:
- Lighting the altar candles
- Extinguishing the altar candles
- Bearing the cross in entrance procession
- Bearing the candles in entrance procession
- Assisting with holy water, water, wine and offertory gifts at Mass
Serving at the altar is a big responsibility. The clergy count on your showing up when scheduled. They count on your mature attitude while serving. They expect you to be dressed neatly and to arrive early. They appreciate a reverent attitude in all that you do.
If you feel that you would like to serve the Church by being an Altar Server, please contact altarserver@sttheresecarmel.org