Altar Server Manual

Altar Servers

Our parish is very grateful to those who serve at Mass. It is a privilege to kneel so close as Jesus Christ becomes truly present in the Eucharist. Therefore, servers are chosen from those who display a desire to grow closer to Our Lord.

The duty of an Altar Server is to assist the priest, as a representative of the people, as the mystery of Calvary unfolds on the altar. What an honor to serve the Lord at this most praiseworthy moment of our redemption. Although the duties of the altar server are varied, the most important responsibility of the altar server is to pray.

The place of the altar server in liturgical celebrations remains one of prominence and distinction. All actions of the server are woven from signs and symbols rooted in the Old and New Testament and passed down through Sacred Tradition. Accordingly, servers have a solemn responsibility to do their assigned duties with dignity and reverence to give God glory.