New Altar Server Training

All Saints will be offering Altar Server training per the following schedule.

Boys and girls at least 10 years old by September 30, 2024, and in 5th grade or above who would like to be Altar Servers, for either the English or Spanish Masses, need to attend both training sessions this fall. A parent should plan to attend these sessions with their child. The session will last about an hour. Pre-registration is required for any training session. Please send an email to Mrs. Pechiney (lpechiney@allsaintsva.org) to pre-register. Questions? Call 571-516-3162.

New Altar Server Training
We welcome current 5th through 12th graders. New servers will need to attend both new server sessions before being scheduled. These sessions are:

  • Session #1: Tuesday, September 10, 6:00–7:00 PM
    This is a mandatory session in which you will learn liturgical vocabulary and terms necessary for the second session.
  • Session #2: Tuesday, September 17, 6:00–7:00 PM
    This is a mandatory session in which you will learn liturgical vocabulary and terms necessary for the second session.

Cross Bearer Training for Existing Servers

  • Monday, September 23, 6:00–6:30 PM
    Cross Bearer training for current 9th–12th graders who would like to learn how to be a Cross Bearer.

Thurifer Training for Existing Cross Bearers

  • Monday, September 23, 6:30–7:00 PM
    Thurifer training for current 10th–12th graders who have experience as Cross Bearers and would now like to learn to use the incense at Mass.

Returning Servers:
For existing servers (grades 5-12), there will be a refresher training session on Mon., Sept. 23, 7:00–7:30 pm, to review procedures and learn of any new changes.

Those who are already Altar Servers need to attend this session to remain active. Parents of servers younger than age 13 are asked to remain in the church during the session, which will last about a half hour. Questions? Contact Lynn Pechiney (lpechiney@allsaintsva.org).

What to Expect:
Servers can expect to serve at one or two weekend Masses per month. Mass assignments are based upon each server’s stated preference. When we have more who indicate a preference for a given Mass, then they would not serve as frequently at that Mass. We are in need of servers who would be available for daily Masses as well. Service at daily Mass would be more frequent,