Due to senior altar servers leaving in May, we would like to train new servers now, so that they may serve at the altar during the summer. This is a wonderful way to grow in faith and service. Pre-registration is required for all training sessions. Please have your parent send an email to Mrs. Pechiney (LPECHINEY@ALLSAINTSVA.ORG) to pre-register.
New Altar Server Training
New servers must be rising 5th graders or above and at least 10 years old by September 30, 2025. Both boys and girls are eligible. We welcome rising 5th through 12th graders. New servers will need to attend both new server sessions before being scheduled. These sessions are:
- Session #1: Tuesday, May 20, 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, June 3, 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
- Tuesday, May 20, 7:00–7:30 PM
Cross Bearer training for current 8th–11th Graders who would like to learn how to be a Cross Bearer.
Thurifer Training for Existing Cross Bearers
- Tuesday, May 20, 7:30–8:00 PM
Thurifer training for current 10th–11th Graders who have at least one year of experience as Cross Bearer and would now like to learn to use the incense at Mass. Thurifers are used at the 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM Masses.
Funeral Server Training for Existing Servers
- Tuesday, June 3, 7:00–7:30 PM
Training for servers with at least one full year as a server. Minimum rising 6-7th grade who would like to learn how to serve Funeral Masses.
Questions? Contact Lynn Pechiney (lpechiney@allsaintsva.org).