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0 2 0 ST. MARY OF THE HILL 2 PARISH Altar Server Training Basics A beginner's guide Welcome! As an altar server, you are now a member of a very special group of young people in our parish who have answered God’s call to ministry. The Altar Server is very important in helping God’s people worship in the best possible way. Thank you for answering God's call to serve St. Mary of the Hill Parish PASTOR FR. JUDE PETERS O.C.D. Arrival for Mass Instruction for One Server Servers must arrive 10 mins before Mass. Talk to Fr. for special instruction or any questions: processional? bell ringing? Instruction for one Server GO TO THE SACRISTY AND PUT ON A CROSS FROM THE CABINET TAKE THE PROCESSIONAL CROSS AND STAND BY FATHER, HE WILL LET YOU KNOW WHEN HE IS READY TO PROCESS IN. HOLD THE SACRAMENTARY DURING THE PENITENTIAL ACT, OPENING PRAYER, AND CLOSING PRAYER (MORE INFO ON NEXT SLIDE) Near the end of the Gloria, the server goes to the Celebrant and holds the Sacramentary for the opening prayer. (Your signal is OPENING PRAYER when the Celebrant says: Let us Pray). When the Celebrant is finished, place the Sacramentary back on the presider’s table and return to your seat. All Servers sit down (at the same time as the Priest). STAND WITH THE CONGREGATION Altar Servers must have a deep sense FOR THE PROFESSION OF FAITH. MAKE A PROFOUND BOW DURING of the spirit of the liturgy and be PROFESSION OF THE WORDS; trained to perform their functions in a IN THE NICENE CREED, “AND THE FAITH HOLY SPIRIT WAS INCARNATE OF correct and orderly manner. THE VIRGIN MARY, AND BECAME MAN.” IN THE APOSTLES’ CREED, “WHO CONSTITUTION OF THE SACRED WAS CONCEIVED BY THE HOLY LITURGY 29 SPIRIT, BORN OF THE VIRGIN MARY,” The Presentation of the Gifts THE PRESENTATION OF THE GIFTS MARKS THE BEGINNING OF THE SECOND MAJOR PART OF THE MASS, THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST. Offertory AFTER THE PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL take the chalice with paten from the credence table and place them on the altar. Remove the book of gospels holder from the altar. bring the two chalices with purificators from the credence table and places them on the altar. Note: All three chalices should be aligned in a diagonal across the corner of the altar. return to the credence table and wait there for the gifts to be brought forward. Follow Fr. to the front of the Altar to collect the gifts. Eucharistic Prayer & Consecration Server will ring the Altar Bells three separate times during the Consecration THE HOLY SPIRIT THE BODY OF CHRIST THE BLOOD OF CHARIST (After the Sanctus (Holy, Holy, During the elevation of the Body of During the elevation of the Blood of Holy hymn)) At the Epiclesis, Christ, after the Priest says “…which Christ, after the Priest says “…Do when the Priest holds his will be given up for you.”;Ring the this in memory of Me.”;Ring the bells hands over the bread and wine. bells three distinct rings (ring count three distinct rings (ring count of 2, Ring the bells one time (ring of 2, stop, ring 2, stop, ring 2).The stop, ring 2, stop, ring 2).The other count of 5). other servers make a profound bow. servers make a profound bow. Parts of the Mass continued OUR FATHER SIGN OF PEACE COMMUNION Give the sign of peace to the other Say or Sing the Our Father servers, Father, and then the After you receive along with the others around you. After the sign Communion, return to congregation. Standing of peace, stand with the your chairs and sit. Remain with folded hands. Extraordinary ministers along the silent in Prayer. Keep your side of the Sanctuary. The servers eyes focused on Jesus on will be closest to the credence the cross. table. Prayer After Communion & Final Blessing When the Celebrant stands and says “Let us Pray,” The Server goes to the Celebrant to hold the Sacramentary for the Prayer after Communion. After the Prayer after Communion, continue holding the Sacramentary for the final blessing. When the congregation says “Amen,” the Celebrant closes the Sacramentary and the server places it on the presider’s table. Return to your seat and remain standing. Dress Code & Reverence Altar Servers should dress neatly, in a way consistent with the dignity of their role. Good taste and common sense are the best guides in this area; please avoid wearing shorts or tank tops. Appropriate dress is a sign of the reverence the minister has for the Eucharist and for the importance of the ministry. Congrats! You have completed your online training. Instructions for youth: 1. SCHEDULE AN AFTER MASS, 15 MINUTE WALK THROUGH WITH Q & A. 2. ALTAR SERVER CONTACTS, GUIDELINES SUMMARY & TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED AT THIS FINAL MEETING. 3. AFTER FINAL TRAINING YOU WILL BE ELIGIBLE TO BE PLACED ON THE ALTAR SEVER SCHEDULE. Contact: Chad Diels, Altar Server Instructor: [email protected] Instructions for adults: 1. SCHEDULE AN AFTER MASS, 15 MINUTE WALK THROUGH WITH Q & A. 2. ALTAR SERVER CONTACTS, GUIDELINES SUMMARY & TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED AT THIS FINAL MEETING. 3. AFTER FINAL TRAINING YOU WILL BE ELIGIBLE TO BE PLACED ON THE ALTAR SEVER SCHEDULE. Contact: Wendy Newburg, Pastoral Associate: 262-628-3606 ext. 2; [email protected].
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