6 Questions
Which of the following is NOT one of the responsibilities of an altar server?
Leading the congregation in prayer
What is the purpose of the alb worn by altar servers?
To symbolize purity and the baptismal garment
What is the proper way for an altar server to receive the Eucharist during Mass?
To receive the Eucharist on their tongue
Which of the following is the correct way for an altar server to hold the paten during Mass?
With two hands
What is the appropriate action for an altar server when the priest is preparing the altar?
Assist the priest
What is the purpose of the sanctuary lamp in the church?
To signify the presence of the Holy Spirit
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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