Boys and girls in grades 5, 6, 7 and 8 can serve the holy people of God during Mass while also growing closer to God. When we join in the Mass, we remember Jesus and give thanks and praise for all the good things that God does for us.
Altar servers assist the whole church to pray. They carry the crucifix and candles at mass. They prepare the altar so that bread and wine can become the Body and Blood of Christ – the greatest gift that God has given to us! Without servers, we wouldn’t be able to celebrate Mass! That’s why we need you to become an altar server!
The priests and the other ministers who help us celebrate the Mass rely on the altar servers so that we can all receive Christ through the Word of God and through the Eucharist. Servers are trained after school, and also receive follow–up training. Older altar servers can become acolytes, or head altar servers, and lead the younger servers at Mass.
This year, there are three chances to be trained. New servers only need to attend one of these sessions:
Training Session #2 (3pm to 4pm)
Mon., Oct. 5 - Tues., Oct 6 - Thur. Oct 8
Mon., Oct. 12 - Tues., Oct 13 - Thur., Oct. 15
Training Session for new servers not at Holy Rosary School (4pm to 5pm) Mon., Sept. 21 - Tues., Sept. 22 - Thur., Sept 24 Mon., Oct. 5 - Tues., Oct 6 - Thur. Oct 8
Each training day will meet in the church. Please be sure to pack a small snack for your server.
Parents, if
you're able to attend, there will be a brief (10-min) orientation at the end of the first day of each training session.
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After you are trained, you will be included on the altar server schedule. You can pick which Mass you prefer to be at. You can expect to serve once every 4 - 6 weeks.
If there are any parents who would like to become servers, they are more than welcome to be trained also!!!
If you have questions, please contact Paul Dolejsi at the parish offices: 206-937-1488 x204