Altar Servers

What does an Altar Server do?

Altar servers assist the clergy in the celebration of the Mass. Because the Eucharist is the source and summit of our faith, altar serving is an incredibly important job. It is to be done with reverence and dignity. The altar servers lead as a great example to our community through their actions: praying, singing, looking alert, and performing their duties at the appropriate times.

Who may serve?

Altar Server candidates must:

• Have a strong desire to serve at the Altar of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

• Be an active member of the parish community.

• Believe in the teachings of The Holy Catholic Church.

• Have already made their First Confession and their First Holy Communion.

• Know how to make the sign of the Cross.

• Know how to receive Holy Communion in the approved manner.

• Be at least 7 years old by November 30 of the current year.

We need new Altar Server supplies.

Join us on a mission to purchase new cassocks and surplices!

St. John Vianney needs your support to purchase new Altar Server cassocks and surplices. The garments our Altar Servers wear are a symbol of reverence and formality during Mass. Altar Servers wear cassocks as a sign of their dedication to God and their role within the church community.

The cost of a cassock and surplice for one Altar Server is $190. You can donate this amount or any amount you are comfortable with using the button below. Click here to see the cassock and surplice.

Thank you so much for supporting us! May God bless you!

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Altar Server Resources

Are you ready to become an altar server at St. John Vianney? Please print and fill out an application HERE.

Find the perfect prayer to say before and after serving HERE.

Altar servers need to know the names of the objects they are working with on the altar. In fact, it is now a mandatory part of being an altar server here at SJV. You can use our resource to study HERE.

Do you have questions?

Ana is happy to help! As Mission and Evangelization Coordinator, she will guide you through the Altar Server process. From training to ministry schedules, she is the one to call with any questions or concerns. She looks forward to serving you.