Being an Altar Server is truly special as it makes you feel so much more connected to the full experience of Mass and the magnitude of the gift of the Eucharist. If you have reached the age of being in 4th grade, this wonderful opportunity is now available to you.
The Altar Server Manual (Link to Altar Server Manual) will give you all of the information you need to make your decision to join this special group of our parish youth. Here are two very important aspects of being an Altar Server:
DEFINITION OF ALTAR SERVER
It is a great privilege to serve at the Altar of our God and therefore Servers are chosen from those
who display a desire for a more intimate union with our Lord and God, Jesus Christ. Our loving
Savior becomes present on the Altar, just as He was at the Last Supper and Calvary. Accordingly,
Servers have a solemn responsibility to do their assigned duties with dignity, reverence and respect.
REQUIREMENTS
At St. Williams, our Altar Servers (boys and girls), may train to serve our Lord once in the 4 th grade
and have been baptized and made their first communion. You must be able to maintain the dignity,
reverence and respect in the sanctuary. You must attend training, both before you begin and ongoing
training throughout your ministry. You need to know the various functions of the altar server during
the Mass. Altar servers should also be active and full participants in the Mass by praying the prayers,
singing at Mass, and attending mass regularly.
Now that you are probably very interested in taking on this role in the Mass, please know that we have a great scheduling process that allows you to sign up for what works best for you and finding a substitute is easy as well. And, as has been mentioned already, there is also great in-person training to be an Altar Server, as well as a detailed manual (Link to Altar Server Manual) for reference and review.
Does this sound like a CONNECTION you would like to add to your life? If so, please fill out the Sign-Up Form to sign-up and/or learn more about this CONNECTION.