Psalm 43:4: "Then I will go to the altar of God, to God my exceeding joy; and I will praise you with the lyre, O God, my God."

Romans 12:11: "Never flag in zeal, be aglow with the Spirit, serve the Lord."

Pope St. John Paul II: "Above all, you are servants of Jesus Christ, the eternal High Priest. Thus you altar servers especially are called to be young friends of Jesus. Strive to deepen and foster this friendship with him. You will discover that in Jesus you have found a true friend for life."

• Baptized Catholic who has already received his/her first Holy Communion
• Possess the requisite abilities and temperament to carry out his/her assigned duties

• Entrance Procession Cross
  • Carrying the cross (candles/incense for more solemn celebrations)
• Introductory Rites
  • Holding book for Opening Prayer
• Gospel Procession (on certain solemn celebrations)
• Preparation of the Altar
  • Bringing items to the altar
  • Receiving the gifts of bread and wine
  • Washing of Father's hands
• Eucharistic Prayer
  • Ringing the bell after the consecration of the host and the chalice
• Post-Communion clearing of the altar
• Sending Rites
  • Holding book for Prayer after Communion
• Exit procession
  • Carrying the cross (candles/incense for more solemn celebrations)