ABOUT
The Altar Servers play an important role in assisting priests at all liturgical celebrations. Other than serving at the sacred liturgy, the Altar Server Ministry has monthly meetings, organize trainings and and other gatherings to enrich the liturgical knowledge of its members and to build bonding and unity among fellow-servers. Through this ministry, the children learn the value of friendship with Jesus, especially int he sacraments; the long tradition of Christian liturgical worship, and the value of service to God and the Church.
Who can join?
Any boy or girl under 16 years old who has received First Communion is welcome to join the Altar Servers Ministry. An announcement is made in the Church during all obligatory masses before the enrollment of the new batch, which usually takes place in the month of September. A period of training and preparation takes place from September to December.
The benefits of becoming an Altar Server
Becoming an Altar Server is an important way to participate in parish liturgies, and to find out more about our faith. Serving is an important avenue for our young to become involved in the spiritual life of the Church. Altar Servers add to the solemnity of the Mass. This ministry provides an opportunity for young parishioners to have a visible role in the parish community.
Schedule
The Altar Server schedule is done every one or two weeks and Mass assignments are communicated to Altar servers via the WhatsApp group of parents/guardians and servers. Servers are expected to be present in the sacristy 15 minutes before regular Masses (30-45 minutes before solemn Masses) and sign-in in the servers register after every Mass.