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Which of the following is NOT one of the responsibilities of an altar server?
Which of the following is NOT one of the responsibilities of an altar server?
- Cleaning the church after Mass
- Preparing the altar before Mass
- Leading the congregation in prayer (correct)
- Assisting the priest during Mass
What is the purpose of the alb worn by altar servers?
What is the purpose of the alb worn by altar servers?
- To keep warm during Mass
- To protect their clothing from stains
- To show their rank within the church
- To symbolize purity and the baptismal garment (correct)
What is the proper way for an altar server to receive the Eucharist during Mass?
What is the proper way for an altar server to receive the Eucharist during Mass?
- To receive the Eucharist on their tongue (correct)
- To receive the Eucharist from the priest directly
- To receive the Eucharist in a special cup
- To receive the Eucharist in their hands
Which of the following is the correct way for an altar server to hold the paten during Mass?
Which of the following is the correct way for an altar server to hold the paten during Mass?
What is the appropriate action for an altar server when the priest is preparing the altar?
What is the appropriate action for an altar server when the priest is preparing the altar?
What is the purpose of the sanctuary lamp in the church?
What is the purpose of the sanctuary lamp in the church?
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Altar Server Responsibility (not)
Altar Server Responsibility (not)
Leading the congregation in prayer is not a responsibility of the altar server.
Alb purpose
Alb purpose
The alb symbolizes purity and the baptismal garment.
Eucharist reception
Eucharist reception
Altar servers receive the Eucharist on their tongue.
Paten holding
Paten holding
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Priest altar preparation help
Priest altar preparation help
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Sanctuary lamp purpose
Sanctuary lamp purpose
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Study Notes
Altar Server Responsibilities
- Not responsible for: (answer not provided in the text)
Vestments
- The alb is worn by altar servers as a symbol of purity and innocence
Receiving the Eucharist
- Altar servers receive the Eucharist from the priest, and then reverence the altar with a bow
Holding the Paten
- Correct way to hold the paten: with both hands, one hand on either side, making sure the paten is level and secure
Assisting the Priest
- When the priest is preparing the altar, the altar server stands at attention, facing the altar, and does not assist the priest
Sanctuary Lamp
- The sanctuary lamp is a light that burns near the tabernacle to indicate the presence of the Eucharist
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