Altar Ministers Junior and Senior

Altar Ministers assist with the smooth flow of the liturgical rite, enhancing the spirit of worship and prayer. Altar Ministers enable the priest and the congregation to celebrate the Eucharist in a worthy manner.

Junior Altar Ministers are to be baptised Catholics seven years or older, male or female.

Senior Altar Ministers can be either female or male. Senior Altar Ministers can do everything an Acolyte can do when assisting at the Altar for Mass.

A closed Roman Missal on a stand of an altar of a prayer room or small chapel. A liturgical book of the Catholic church.

Guidelines

Archdiocese of Perth Guidelines for Acolytes, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and Altar Ministers.

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Resources

Junior Altar Ministers

 Junior Altar Minister training and ongoing formation programs take place at parish level.

Handbook for Junior Altar Ministers

Coordinators Manual  for Junior Altar Ministers

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Resources

 Senior Altar Ministers

Senior Altar Minister training and ongoing formation programs take place at parish level.

Handbook for Senior Altar Ministers

Coordinators Manual for Senior Altar Ministers

Supplemental Material

When a Bishop Celebrates Eucharist: handling the Mitre and Crosier

Incense: using incense in the Mass

Assisting with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

Further Information

Contact

Jocelyn Versace – Liturgy Field Officer

E: liturgy.cfl@perthcatholic.org.au