Formation and training of servers should be provided by the Pastor or his delegate before they begin this
ministry. Their formation should awaken in them the spiritually motivated reason for serving and deepen
their spiritual disposition. The instructions should also lead servers to understand the Mass
(its parts and their meaning), the various objects used at liturgy (their names and use), and the
various functions of the server during Mass and other liturgical celebrations.Servers should be instructed to be reverent at worship. It is their privilege to give a witness of reverence to the congregation. They should know how to handle sacred items in a respectful manner. Servers should be trained to move around the worship space in a dignified and unobtrusive manner.
Training for children, grades 4th through high school, to become new servers is scheduled twice a year. Once in the fall and again in late spring, just before school is out for the summer.
Adults who would like to be trained are invited to call (269-962-9506) or e-mail at any time during the year and make arrangements with the trainner.