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Altar Servers
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All children in fourth grade or older are eligible to become an Altar Server. The job of the altar servers is to assist the priest at Mass. In addition we will be providing social activities for the servers from time-to-time.
Altar Server Training - November 30, 2024
Our next training will be held on November 30, 2024 at 10:30am at St. Louise church. This training is open to all students in 4th grade or above. You will be expected to be available to serve weekend masses and Friday school masses (for STL students only).
If your child is interested, please here:
Alter Server Training Registration
If you have any questions, please contact Deacon Rick Cessar at rcessar@sclpgh.org or 412-833-1010. -
Alter Server Schedule:
For access to the latest Altar Server schedule please click here and use the login info that was sent to your email address. -
Who Can Be an Altar Server:
• Those wishing to serve as altar servers must be registered parishioners of St. Catherine Labouré Parish.
• Altar servers must be in fourth grade or higher. High school or college age student are welcomed.
• If over the age of 18, you must become Safe Environment Compliant.Primary Responsibilities:
• Altar servers assist the priest and deacon during the celebration of the Mass by carrying the cross, lighting and carrying the processional candles, holding the book and other duties as needed.
• Altar servers help prepare the altar with a deacon, if present. If a deacon is not present the altar servers prepare the altar for the celebrant.
• Altar servers participate in processions during Mass, such as the entrance procession, bringing up the gifts, and the recessional.
•Altar servers must be attentive and responsive to cues from the clergy to ensure the smooth flow of the Mass.
Altar Server Handbook
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