Acolyte Ministry
The liturgical ministry of the Acolyte is to assist the priest or deacon and for the service of the altar.
Guidelines
Archdiocese of Perth Guidelines for Acolytes, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and Altar Ministers.
Training Sessions
In January 2021, Pope Francis in his Apostolic Letter Spiritus Domini adjusted canon law to allow women to be formally institued as acolytes. The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference in 2022 drafted Norms and Guidelines for the ministry of Acolyte. These were sent to Rome for approval.
There will be no intake and formation of acolytes in 2024.