Altar Servers
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Dayamín Winchester, Altar Server Coordinator
[email protected]
Parish Office: (806) 358-2461, ext. 123
In the liturgy, you are much more than simple ‘helpers of the parish priest.’
Above all, you are servers of Jesus Christ, of the eternal High Priest.~ Saint John Paul II
About Altar Servers
The primary role of the Altar Serer is to assist the priest in the celebration of the liturgy during Mass. This is done through specific actions and by setting an example to the congregation by active participation in the liturgy by their actions, singing of hymns, responses of the people, looking alert and sitting or standing at the appropriate times. This ministry is one of the most helpful services that young people can perform in the parish and is an opportunity to learn more about the church and our worship of God.
Requirements to Become an Altar Server
All boys and girls must meet these requirements before they will be accepted to the Altar Server Ministry:- Servers’ families must be registered members of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish
- Servers must actively practice the Catholic Faith
- Servers must have made their First Communion and begun the third grade or higher
- Servers should be currently participating in the Parish Religious Education Program, or through attendance at a Catholic school, or through structured home study. Servers not meeting this requirement should discuss their situation with the Altar Server Coordinator. Accommodations will be made.
The Altar Server Commitment
- A love of God and the Catholic Faith
- A strong desire to do God’s work and serve his people
- The commitment to fully meet the requirements of the service and to fulfill duties when scheduled
- The motivation to listen to coaching with an open mind and willing heart
- The commitment to help the entire altar server team to do well
Training
Training sessions are scheduled throughout the year. If you are interested in having your child become an altar server, please contact Dayamín Winchester, Altar Server Coordinator.