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I am the Lord thy God, thou shall have no other gods besides me;
Thou shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain;
Remember to keep holy the Lord’s day
Honor thy Mother and Father
Thou shall not kill
Thou shall not commit adultery;
Thou shall not steal;
Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor;
Thou shall not covet your neighbor’s wife;
Thou shall not covet your neighbor’s goods.
The 7 Sacraments
Baptism
Holy Eucharist
Confirmation
Holy Orders
Matrimony
Penance
Anointing of the Sick
The Prayer
Holy Scriptures
Salvation History
Traditional Prayers
Lord’s Prayer
Hail Mary
Glory Be
Personal Prayers
Adoration
Contrition
Thanksgiving
Supplication
Holy Scriptures
Salvation History
Fall of Man
Covenant with Noah
Covenant with Abraham
Exodus
Tribal
Kingdom
Divided Kingdom
Exilic
Post-Exilic
Birth Of Christ
Passion And Death Of Christ
Resurrection Of Christ
Traditional Prayers
The Lord’s Prayer
Hail Mary
Glory Be
Types of Personal Prayers
Adoration
Contrition
Thanksgiving
Supplication
Duties and Responsibilities:
Hail Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women, and blessed is the
fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of
our death. Amen.
Glory Be
Glory be to the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning is now
and ever shall be. Amen.
Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only
Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under
Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell; on the third day he
rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the
Father almighty; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy
Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the
resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen What is an Altar Server? Identity:
In the same manner as the Ministries of Lectors & Holy Communion, the Ministry of Altar
Servers are appointed on a temporary basis, thus they are commissioned, rather than
instituted.
Altar Servers are not to be confused with the instituted acolytes. In the Dioceses of the
Philippines, these ministers are to be referred as Altar Servers. (i.e., not sacristans, acolytes,
or knights of the altar)
The primary role of the Altar Servers is to assist the priest in the celebration of the liturgy,
especially during Mass. This is done through specific actions and by setting an example to
the congregation by active participation.
There is nothing that prevents girls from becoming Altar Servers however, for practical
reasons, and as a venue to attract vocations to the priesthood; it is highly recommended that
boys are appointed for this ministry.
Ideals of an Altar Server:
1. Reverence – Reverence for God and for sacred objects is most important when they serve.
Reverent actions, peaceful and dignified behavior and gestures should be seen by the people
when you stand at the sanctuary, for this adds solemnity to the celebration of the liturgy and
contribute to the active participation of all.
2. Discipline – With good training and proper discipline, the rituals and ceremonies of the
liturgy can be carried out in an orderly and solemn manner. But, as always, training involves
discipline. Discipline among Altar Servers is expected in the following:
During the celebration of the liturgy, especially the mass
As they actively participate in the celebration;
As they avoid unnecessary movements that may cause distraction to others;
As they pay attention to every part of the Mass, at the same time being aware of the
responsibilities and tasks;
As they avoid loitering and congregating in the sacristy or other places around the church;
As they work diligently with other lay liturgical ministers and even with priests
Outside of the celebration
In their relationship with others, especially with their family, friends, classmates and other
persons whom they encounter;
In their care and concern, respect and reverence for the materials they use for the celebration
of the liturgy, as well as the church and its other areas (e.g. sacristy);
In their respect for their elders;
In their willingness to undergo on-going formation and training.
3. Decorum – decorum means “what is proper.” Decorum requires a sense of dignity. Servers
should not only do their work well, they should not just train well, they should, likewise,
have a neat and tidy appearance since this adds to the dignity and beauty of the liturgical
celebrations. This is shown in the following ways:
By keeping their uniforms neat and clean at all times, especially as they wear it during
liturgical celebrations;
By being groomed;
By moving in dignified manner, with confidence and reverence for the liturgical
celebration.
4. Piety – Piety does not mean they look holy whenever they serve at the altar. It means that
they carry within themselves a great love for God and his people, even if they are not serving
in the Church. Piety involves:
A good prayer life;
A special love for Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament;
A devotion to the Blessed Mother;
A deep love for the Eucharist and other Sacraments;
Reading the Bible and learning from it