Altar Servers
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Become an Altar Server or Acolyte
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CLICK HERE TO REGISTER for an upcoming training class.
Training classes are held in April/May and
September/October. Watch the St. Timothy bulletin and listen for announcements at St. Timothy School and Notre Dame Academy Elementary School.See below for qualifications to be an altar server or acolyte.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does an ALTAR SERVER do?
- Helps set up the church for mass
- Participates in the entrance procession
- Helps the priest and deacon during mass
- Helps at weddings, funerals, and other special masses
What are the QUALIFICATIONS to be an altar server?
Fourth grade to seventh grade (no eighth graders, please), reliable and willing to serve at mass, and willing to participate in the prayers and songs during mass. Your family does not need to be a member of the parish for you to be an altar server.
What does an ACOLYTE do?
Helps direct the altar servers during mass set-up, leads the entrance procession and provides leadership during mass.
What are the QUALIFICATIONS to be an ACOLYTE?
Sixth grade or seventh grade AND two years of successful altar server experience. Your family does not need to be a member of the parish for you to be an acolyte.
Click here for a handout describing what acolytes and altar servers do.
Questions?
Contact Deacon Tom Sabol: DnTom@StTimothyLA.org.
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Training Material
Select this Training link for training material related to your role as an altar server or acolyte.
USCCB Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People.
This charter outlines the United States Conference of Catholic Bishop's policy regarding the protection of children and young people. It is to be used to guide the conduct of everyone interacting with children and young people. Click on this link to obtain a copy of the charter.
Safeguard the Children:
All altar servers and acolytes in grades seven and higher are required to sign, annually, the Boundary Guidelines for Junior High or High School Youth Volunteering or Working with Children or Youth. The acknowledgement form is part of the attachment. By September 15 of each year, please sign and return the acknowldgement form to the Sacristy.
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