• The Altar Server is called by God. Maybe it was a parish priest or another altar server who made the invitation to you. But keep this in mind: It was God who made the call. It's a little bit like choosing a starting line-up in football. So God said: "I'll take you".
• Nothing is more important than the Mass. It is the heart and soul of our worship of God. To serve at Mass is to serve God himself. During your ministry you are very close to the greatest mystery of our Christian faith.
• The Altar Server is a prayer leader. He helps people to pray. So he must remember that, to begin with, prayer is listening to God. We pray by listening. That is why during the Mass there is much to be listened to: the words of Bible, the priest's prayers, organ music. Another part of prayer is responding and singing.
• The Altar Server is "public person". He is seen by others. So he should be concentrated on different actions he is doing: folded hands, genuflections and so on. His posture can really encourage others.
• The Altar Server is dedicated to service. Remember that there are people counting on you: the priest, the congregation. It is a great privilage and a great responsibility.

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PRAYER BEFORE MASS

Oh Jesus, my King and Lord, by the grace of the Heavenly Father and the power of the Holy Spirit guide me in all righteousness as I serve You today at the Altar so I may be always worthy of Your presence.
If I happen to make an error, may it be a lesson so my service will be perfect tomorrow. Jesus, I love You with all my heart. Amen.

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PRAYER AFTER MASS

Lord Jesus, thank You for the opportunity to serve You during the Holy Mass. In Your Sacred Presence, my heart is filled with joy and peace.
May Your Spirit always guide me so I may grow in Your love by the grace of the Heavenly Father. Amen.

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We invite you
to serve God and people
as an altar server
in our Church.
If you are interested, please contact us.

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