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Module 1 - Altar Servers Identity and Ideals

The document outlines the role, ideals, and responsibilities of altar servers which includes assisting the priest during mass, having reverence for God and sacred objects, maintaining proper discipline, decorum, piety, and a spirit of brotherhood when serving with other altar servers. Altar servers are appointed on a temporary basis to help carry out the liturgy in an orderly manner while maintaining neat appearance, good prayer life, and teamwork.

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Module 1 - Altar Servers Identity and Ideals

The document outlines the role, ideals, and responsibilities of altar servers which includes assisting the priest during mass, having reverence for God and sacred objects, maintaining proper discipline, decorum, piety, and a spirit of brotherhood when serving with other altar servers. Altar servers are appointed on a temporary basis to help carry out the liturgy in an orderly manner while maintaining neat appearance, good prayer life, and teamwork.

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MINISTRY OF

ALTAR SERVERS
WHAT IS AN ALTAR
SERVER?
IDENTITY
• appointed on a temporary basis, thus
they are commissioned, rather than
instituted.
IDENTITY
• The primary role of the Altar
Servers is to assist the priest in the
celebration of the liturgy, especially
during Mass.
IDEALS
• REVERENCE FOR GOD
• Reverence for God and for sacred
objects is most important when they
serve.
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.
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;
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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