The word acolyte means "companion," or one who helps.

• In accepting this position, our acolytes serve as helpers to the priest.
• They perform a number of important functions before, during and at the close of the worship service.
• One acolyte serves at the 8 am Sunday service and up to five acolytes serve at the 10:30 am Sunday service. Acolytes are also called on to serve at special worship services such as weddings, Christmas, Holy Week and Easter.
• Acolytes are initially trained in their duties, and serve with experienced acolytes until the duties become familiar.
• Acolytes usually serve once a month.
• Acolytes may be fifth grade and older.

We encourage anyone interested in this ministry to contact the Acolyte Coordinator.