The Altar Server’s Charge

As you accept the honor and privilege of becoming an Altar Server for Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, you acknowledge that you are now a member of the Altar Server Ministry. Your duty as an Altar Server is to assist the Priest(s) and Deacon(s) at the holy Mass. In performing your duties, you will have the tremendous privilege of being in the Sanctuary and at the Altar of our Lord. With the honor and privilege bestowed upon you as members of the Altar Server Ministry, comes a responsibility to act with reverence at all times; to be alert and ready to assist our Priest(s) and Deacon(s). Please be ever mindful that you are to participate in the Mass, to pray, to sing and to worship as you give the gift of your time and service to our Church.

If you, or someone you know would be willing to serve our Church as an Altar Server, they must first submit an informal application.  Applicants minimum age is 8 yrs old, and all aplicants must have competed 2nd grade. There is no maximum age. Applications are available at our Parish Office, or you can complete and submit the form available on the website, just CLICK HERE*.

If you or someone you know would like to see what's involved in becoming an Altar Server, please download and print a copy of the Altar Server's Guide Book, CLICK HERE*.

Altar Server schedules are also available, CLICK HERE*.

Should you have additional questions regarding the Altar Server Ministry please feel free to contact the sponsors:  Charlie & Debbie O'Donnell / 302-628-1290, or email them, or contact the
Parish Office 302-629-3591.



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