Altar Servers

An opportunity for youth to experience the Mass in an up-close, hands-on way.

Altar serving fosters spiritual growth and deepens understanding of the Mass by allowing young people to be active participants rather than passive spectators.

Responsibilities include carrying the cross and the processional candles; holding the Missal for the priest; carrying the incense and censer; preparing and clearing the altar; assisting with the presentation of the gifts; assisting with the Lavabo, the washing of the hands of the priest; and helping the priest and deacon as necessary. Servers primarily assist at the Saturday evening and Sunday morning Masses.

Altar serving provides a front-row seat at Mass that enables youth to observe the ministry of the priest more closely, which is especially valuable for young men who might be considering a priestly vocation.

This ministry is open to all youth who have received their First Communion. Training is provided.

Please contact Jim Renfer, Director of Music and Liturgy, for more information.