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1. WHAT IS AN ALTAR SERVER?
MINISTRY OF
ALTAR SERVERS

2. IDENTITY
•appointed on a temporary basis,
thus they are commissioned,
rather than instituted.

3. IDENTITY
•The primary role of the Altar
Servers is to assist the priest in
the celebration of the liturgy,
especially during Mass.

4. IDEALS
•REVERENCE FOR GOD
•Reverence for God and for sacred
objects is most important when they
serve.

5. IDEALS
•DISCIPLINE
•With good training and proper
discipline, the rituals and
ceremonies of the liturgy can be
carried out in an orderly and solemn
manner. But, as always, training
involves discipline.

6. IDEALS
•DISCIPLINE
• During the celebration of the liturgy, especially the
mass
• As they actively participate in the celebration;
• As they avoid unnecessary movements that may
cause distraction to others;
• As they pay attention to every part of the Mass, at the
same time being aware of the responsibilities and
tasks;
• As they avoid loitering and congregating in the sacristy
or other places around the church;

7. IDEALS
• DISCIPLINE
• As they work diligently with other lay liturgical
ministers and even with priests
• Outside of the celebration
• In their relationship with others, especially with their
family, friends, classmates and other persons whom
they encounter;
• In their care and concern, respect and reverence for
the materials they use for the celebration of the liturgy,
as well as the church and its other areas (e.g.
sacristy);
• In their respect for their elders;
• In their willingness to undergo on-going formation and
training.

8. IDEALS
•DECORUM
• Decorum requires a sense of dignity. Servers
should not only do their work well, they should
not just train well, they should, likewise, have a
neat and tidy appearance since this adds to
the dignity and beauty of the liturgical
celebrations.

9. IDEALS
•DECORUM
• By keeping their uniforms neat and clean at all times,
especially as they wear it during liturgical celebrations;
• By being groomed;
• By moving in dignified manner, with confidence and
reverence for the liturgical celebration.

10. IDEALS
•PIETY
• It means that they carry within themselves a
great love for God and his people, even if they
are not serving in the Church. .

11. IDEALS
•PIETY
• A good prayer life;
• A special love for Jesus in the Blessed
Sacrament;
• A devotion to the Blessed Mother;
• A deep love for the Eucharist and other
Sacraments;
• Reading the Bible and learning from it.

12. IDEALS
•BROTHERHOOD
• An Altar Server has an attitude of team-
work, in serving you should understand
that you are a part of a larger group.
Always remember that in serving you
should be united in the service of God.

13. IDEALS
•BROTHERHOOD
• Witnessing – a life of witnessing that involves
• Doing good to others at all times;
• Being faithful to their responsibilities, not only in the
church, but in their families, in School, in other places;
• By avoiding bad habits and vices;
• By being good example to others.

14. IDEALS
•BROTHERHOOD
• Teamwork – Serving at the altar is never a solo
task. It is always done as a team of brothers.
This is shown in the following ways.
• By being aware of their own responsibility and
the responsibility of other ministers as well;
• By helping each other, being friendly and kind,
not proud, boastful or competitive.

15. IDEALS
•BROTHERHOOD
• By welcoming newcomers and teaching
them patiently;
• By praying together with other ministers
before and after liturgical celebrations;
• By being a brother to their fellow servers.