Altar Servers assist our Priests in the celebration of the Mass, where Jesus is made present in the Holy Eucharist. This is the source and summit of our Catholic faith. Through your actions, you demonstrate to those assembled your love and reverence for our Lord Jesus. Tasks of altar servers include leading liturgical processions, assisting with the Missal and the book of prayers, helping set the altar and attending to sacred vessels after communion. Altar servers also help with candles, incense, and processional cross. 

In addition to liturgical service, altar serving is a wonderful way for our children to advance in a spiritual life that is centered on the Eucharist and to grow in vocational awareness. Because of its importance in the liturgy, altar serving requires commitment and reliability to carry out the task worthily. 

Since this ministry is mainly made of children, we want to recognize the commitment and active participation of parents in takes to make this ministry possible. Most children are not able to commute on their own and they also need substantial support to ensure that they are ready and prepared to serve. The most faithful altar servers come from homes that provide strong parental support. Parents who encourage and stand by their children as they learn, support them as they get through difficulties, and help guide them on their spiritual journey toward adult faith are indispensable for the success of their child and the entire altar server ministry.

As in any ministry, to become an altar server it is required that you attend a training session. These last about one hour and usually take place at 9:00 AM on a Sunday. Altar Servers at Saints Mary & Mathias must be in 4th grade or higher. Please contact Luke Rauenbuehler at [email protected] to be put on a list for the next training session.