Profiles of an Altar Server PDF

5 profiles of an altar server 5 profiles of an altar server REverence piety discipline decorum brothers and sisters at the altar  5 profiles of an altar server REverence Reverence is shown through deep respect and devotion to God. Altar servers demonstrate this by carrying out their duti...

5 profiles of an altar server 5 profiles of an altar server REverence piety discipline decorum brothers and sisters at the altar  5 profiles of an altar server REverence Reverence is shown through deep respect and devotion to God. Altar servers demonstrate this by carrying out their duties with care, solemnity, and a profound sense of the sacredness of the rituals they perform.  5 profiles of an altar server Decorum Decorum calls for dignity and proper behavior from altar servers. This includes maintaining good hygiene and ensuring their appearance is neat and presentable, reflecting the sacredness of their role and demonstrating respect for the church and the people they serve.  5 profiles of an altar server Discipline Proper discipline ensures the liturgy is carried out in a solemn and orderly way. This reflects the reverence and respect due to sacred rituals, allowing the altar servers to carry out their roles with care and attention.  5 profiles of an altar server Piety An altar server's devotion goes beyond appearances at the altar. It reflects a genuine love for God, the Eucharist, and the sacraments, as well as His people. This devotion is present in all their actions, demonstrating their deep reverence for the sacred rituals.  5 profiles of an altar server Brothers and sisters at the altar Serving God requires teamwork and a spirit of unity among altar servers. They are part of a larger group working together for a shared purpose, with each member supporting one another in fulfilling their duties. LITURGICAL SEASONS The Church year consists of six liturgical seasons: Advent, Christmas, Ordinary Time after Epiphany, Lent, Easter, and Ordinary Time after Pentecost.  Liturgical Seasons ADVENT: FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT THROUGH DECEMBER 24TH The Advent season is the time of waiting and preparing for the coming of Jesus. This refers both to the anniversary celebration of the Incarnation, as well as the second and final coming for which we are waiting and preparing. The liturgical colors of Advent are Purple and Rose, with Rose being used only on the third Sunday of Advent.  Liturgical Seasons CHRISTMAS: DECEMBER 25TH THROUGH THE FEAST OF THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD The Christmas season begins with the celebration of the birth of Jesus, Christmas day, or as a vigil on Christmas Eve. The Feast of Christmas lasts 12 days, until Epiphany. However, the time from Epiphany until the Baptism of the Lord is also included in the Christmas season.  Liturgical Seasons ORDINARY TIME AFTER THE BAPTISM: MONDAY AFTER THE FEAST OF THE BAPTISM THROUGH SHROVE TUESDAY After the celebration of the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, Ordinary Time begins. Ordinary does not mean plain. The name comes from "ordinalis" meaning "showing order, denoting an order of succession." It is used in this sense to refer to the order of the counted weeks. That is to say, it is a season of counted weeks.  Liturgical Seasons ORDINARY TIME AFTER THE BAPTISM: MONDAY AFTER THE FEAST OF THE BAPTISM THROUGH SHROVE TUESDAY After the celebration of the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, Ordinary Time begins. Ordinary does not mean plain. The name comes from "ordinalis" meaning "showing order, denoting an order of succession." It is used in this sense to refer to the order of the counted weeks. That is to say, it is a season of counted weeks.  Liturgical Seasons LENT: ASH WEDNESDAY THROUGH HOLY SATURDAY The season of Lent begins with Ash Wednesday and lasts until the final Saturday before Easter, Holy Saturday. Lent is a penitential season. It recalls the 40 days Jesus spent in the desert, and the 40 years the Israelites wandered in the desert. Lent focuses on the events leading up to Christ's passion, and finally on the Passion itself.  Liturgical Seasons LENT: ASH WEDNESDAY THROUGH HOLY SATURDAY The season of Lent begins with Ash Wednesday and lasts until the final Saturday before Easter, Holy Saturday. Lent is a penitential season. It recalls the 40 days Jesus spent in the desert, and the 40 years the Israelites wandered in the desert. Lent focuses on the events leading up to Christ's passion, and finally on the Passion itself.  Liturgical Seasons EASTER: EASTER VIGIL THOUGH PENTECOST The Easter season begins with the Easter Vigil, which is celebrated after night falls on the evening before Easter Sunday. The season of Easter is a joyous, celebratory season. The Easter season last 50 days, from Easter Sunday through Pentecost.  Liturgical Seasons ORDINARY TIME AFTER PENTECOST: THE DAY AFTER PENTECOST THROUGH THE FINAL DAY BEFORE ADVENT The second period of Ordinary Time is the longest liturgical season. Ordinary Time resumes after Pentecost and runs until the final Saturday before Advent. This period of Ordinary Time focuses on Christ's reign as King of kings, and on the age of the Church.