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Altar Servers
Parishioners who are 4th-8th grade and have received First Communion are eligible to be trained as altar servers.
Duties:
- Carry the cross/candles/incense during the procession into Mass
- Assist the priest by holding the books from which prayers are read
- Assist the priest in receiving the gifts during the offertory
- Assist in preparing the altar for Liturgy
- Assist the priest in the ritual washing of his hands
- Assist in clearing the altar after the Liturgy
- Carry the cross/candles/incense during the recession out of Mass
Once trained, altar servers are added to the Altar Server Roster. The roster indicates a preferred Mass time and whether or not the server is willing to substitute at different Masses. Altar servers are eligible to receive service hour credits for serving at Mass.
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Thank you for wanting to be an altar server at St Charles! Please complete the two-step process below:
Step 1: Complete the application form, including essays and altar server pledge Altar Server Application
Step 2: Once the application form has been submitted by you and received at the parish, a confirmation email will be sent to you that includes a link to sign up for training. Be sure to sign up for a training session.
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For more information, contact parish office at (650) 591-7349 or by email at
parish@stcharlesparish.org