Altar Boys

Altar Boys Ministry

Started on: 28th July

The Altar Boys Ministry at Lourdes Forane Church plays a vital role in enhancing the spiritual and liturgical life of the parish. An altar server is more than just a helper during Mass — they are young boys entrusted with the sacred duty of assisting the celebrant during the Holy Eucharist and other liturgical celebrations.

A Sacred Responsibility

For the Catholic Church, the Sacraments are the heart of Christian life, and the role of altar boys is both honorable and spiritually enriching. They serve with reverence and discipline, assisting the priest during:

• Holy Mass

• Benediction and Eucharistic Adoration

• Processions and Feast Day Celebrations

• Special Liturgical Services

Their service includes carrying the processional cross, holding the missal, preparing the altar, and being present during various moments of the liturgy with devotion and discipline.

Training and Formation

• The boys are personally guided and trained by the Parish Priest and Assistant Parish Priest, with the help of dedicated animators.

• They are provided with regular training sessions to help them understand the meaning of liturgy, gestures, and altar etiquette, along with spiritual formation to grow in holiness.

Spiritual and Moral Growth

• The altar servers meet once every month for a gathering that includes prayer, sharing, learning sessions, and spiritual activities.

• These regular interactions help them grow in friendship, faith, and character, while instilling values such as discipline, humility, teamwork, and respect for the Church and liturgy.

Nurturing Vocations

• Serving at the altar also opens the doors for deeper spiritual discernment. Over the years, the Altar Boys Ministry has served as a foundation for many priestly and religious vocations, making it a truly sacred calling.

• Each altar boy is encouraged to grow in personal prayer life, actively participate in the life of the parish, and become a witness of Christ among their peers.