Altar Server Ministry

Altar servers form a very important part of the Church and our parish is enriched by their dedication and service.  Being an altar server is a very important responsibility and requires a sincere commitment by both the server and his or her family.  

Requirements:

• Must be a baptized Catholic and have received First Holy Communion
• In grades 4-12 
• Know how to genuflect properly 
• Know how to make the Sign of the Cross properly
• Be a parishioner of St. Lawrence the Martyr Parish or a student at SLEMS
• Willing and able to attend training sessions
• Have a strong desire to serve the Lord and His people

For those of you who have children entering the Altar Server Ministry: Welcome! We look forward to your child learning and growing deeper in their faith as they serve the Lord in this very special way. For those of you who are continuing on this journey:  Thank you for your continued commitment to this ministry.

Expectations

As an altar server, you are involved in some of the holiest and most sacred events in our tradition of Catholic worship. 

It is important that you, as an altar server, be attentive and sensitive to the presence of God during the Mass and afterwards. God calls us to respond to His great love and mercy with a sense of reverence and gratefulness. We must all help each other to remember to show reverence to God at all times, but most especially when you are serving.

You are expected to show reverence during Mass by:

• Sitting still, being calm and settling your nerves
• Only speak when necessary during Mass, no whispering or chatting
• Respond with the congregation at the appropriate times
• Do your best to enter into the spirit of the celebration – sing with God’s family
• Keep your movements smooth and slow (not sluggish, though!)
• Use prayer hands and demonstrate reverence at all times