St. Mary of the Annunciation Altar Server Pictorial Guide PDF
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St. Mary of the Annunciation Altar Server Pictorial Guide The purpose of this guide is to provide new and current Altar Servers a visual representation of what happens during the Mass. By giving examples of “Do This, Not That,” the Altar Servers should gain a clear understanding of how they should look and where they should be at various times throughout the Mass. This guide is a learning tool and an ongoing reminder. Our goal is to have the Altar Servers enhance the worship experience in an inconspicuous way. They serve the priest and the community. The more experience an Altar Server has and the more guidance they receive figures into their overall success. Please take the time to review this guide with your child and look for areas of success and improvement. Wear your cincture/rope around your waist, not your hips. All servers should wear the rope on the same side. Wrong Right Right Wrong Processional The cross bearer should hold the cross straight and facing forward. The candle bearers should hold the candles with both hands safely in front of them. The candles should be at the same height – check your partner. Like this Not like this How to Process The candle bearers keep a distance of three (3) pews from the cross bearers. WALK SLOWLY with dignity. When you get to the foot of the altar, bow your head gently. How to carry/hold the Missal Right Wrong Hold the missal in front of you with the cross facing forward. Hold the missal so the priest can see it and bow your head. If you are tall stand to the side. If you are short place the missal on your head. Do not look at the priest. How do I look? Sit straight with your hands in your lap. Do not play with the rope. Stand straight with your hands folded. Kneel upright with your hands folded. What NOT to do Cover your yawn. Don’t yawn like this. Don’t lean on the Altar. Don’t chew your fingers. Offertory and Preparation During the collection the Missal is placed in the center of the Altar and the chalices are placed on the side (largest one first). When the priest walks down At the same time, the the steps to receive the gifts cross bearer takes the the two candlebearers join water, removes the him (one server will need to stopper, and waits at the walk behind him). bottom of the steps. Offertory and Preparation Line up so that you are easily accessible to the priest and/or deacon. Wine, Water, Bowl and Towel… Stay in the area shown in the diagram. Water Priest Deacon chair chair Priest Bowl & towel Deacon Wine ALTAR How to Wash the Priest’s Hands When the priest turns, WALK UP TO HIM. This is the correct way. He should not have to reach out or walk up to you or lean over the corner of the altar. You are to approach him.
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