RITE OF COMMISSIONING OF THE NEW ALTAR SERVERS AND THE

RENEWAL OF COMMITMENT OF THE JUNIOR AND SENIOR ALTAR SERVERS

LAY COORDINATOR:  Today, we are about to witness the Rite of Commissioning of the

Candidates to the Ministry of Altar Servers; and the Renewal of Commitment of the Junior and
Senior members who have answered God’s call to serve the Lord in His altar.

COORDINATOR (s): [Roll call of names]

1. Aspirants
2. Junior Members
3. Senior Members

PRIEST: God provides the Church with suitable ministers to assist in divine worship. It is His
will that everyone may become an instrument of salvation for all.  He himself called you today to
respond to God’s invitation to serve at His Altar.

My dear Candidate Altar Servers (aspirants, juniors, and seniors), you are now to declare before
the Lord and His people your intention.

ALTAR SERVERS:  
[Insert the Pledge here]

PRIEST: In Jesus Christ’s name, I, Fr. Randolf C. Flores, SVD -- as your Parish Priest, accepts
your good intentions by offering yourselves through your humble servanthood. May the good
Lord always assist; bless; inspire and strengthen you; and make you grow in His love in the
name of the Father + and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.  Amen.

God of glory, your beloved Son, Jesus Christ, has shown us that true worship comes from a
humble and contrite heart. Bless our brothers who have responded to the needs of our Parish,
Sacred Heart Parish- Shrine; and wish to commit themselves to your service as humble servants
of Your Altar. Grant that their ministry may be fruitful and our worship pleasing in your sight.

ALTAR SERVERS:  Thanks be to God. [Round of Applause]

LAY COORDINATOR:  It is my honor to present to you the Commissioned and Renewed

members of the Ministry of Altar Servers – Sacred Heart Parish – Shrine.

[Presentation of Commissioning and Renewal Certificate follows]

LAY COORDINATOR:  CONGRATULATIONS!