ALTAR SERVERS
“The Altar server occupies a privileged place in the liturgical celebration. The Altar server(s) present (themselves) to a community and experiences firsthand that Jesus Christ is present and active in every liturgical act. Jesus is present when the community comes together to pray and render praise to God.“- Saint John Paul II, 2001
Altar servers usually arrive 15mins prior to the start of the mass. Their role is to assist the Celebrant (the Bishop or the Priest) and the whole community in the celebration of the Mass. They can be the Cross bearer or the candle bearers. The Cross bearer holds the Roman Missal for the Priest so that the Priest can read it, holds the cross during procession of gifts, and rings the bell during Eucharistic prayer. The candle bearers hold the candles when the Gospel is read and assist the Priest with the water and wine, ciboria, bowl/water to wash the Priest’s hands. They return all vessels to the credence table and clear the altar after Communion.
If your child is in grade 3 (and has received First Holy Communion) and above and is interested to join, please submit a Volunteer Form and a Photograph/Video consent form for minors to the parish office at stbenedictmilton@hamiltondiocese.com . Altar server training is being conducted periodically.