To be an altar server is a special honor and a great privilege in the Catholic Church. Altar servers today can trace their roots or genealogy to the order of Acolyte, a ministry that once was reserved only for those who were going to be ordained priests. One can look upon being an altar server as a special and unique ministry by which you, a young person, can help to spread the word and the love of Christ through your actions and words. It is not difficult to be an altar server, but there are some things that you must know and remember.

• Girls and boys in Grade 4 and above can become altar servers for weekend and Holy Day Masses at St. Bonaventure Church. Three altar servers are scheduled for each Mass. More may be scheduled as needed for special celebrations.

• Children should:
  • Be able to follow instructions
  • Work with the altar server schedule person to find Mass times that will work for them
  • Be responsible to serve at their scheduled time orfind their replacement if they cannot serve at their scheduled time

You can fill out a form to become an altar server by clicking it in the documents section or to learn more about becoming an altar server, please contact Christopher Ricci at 508-224-3636, Ext. 151 or cricci@parishmail.com.