Our Lady of Fatima's altar servers are an important part of the Sacred Liturgy. They serve Our Lord at the altar and assist our priests with the celebration of the Holy Mass, funerals, weddings, feast days and various special liturgical events throughout the year.

Requirements for Altar Servers

Male Servers

In the Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter the altar servers are male, upholding the noble, age-old tradition of having boys serve at the altar in order to encourage and foster priestly vocations. 

Our program is designed to inspire young men to deepen their faith through service to the Church as ministers of the altar. Serving at the altar provides a hands-on, personal experience of God’s work in the liturgy, fostering spiritual growth. It also offers the chance to work alongside others and be uplifted by their faith, potentially leading to a deeper vocational discernment. 

Age

Any male can begin training as an altar server only after having received the Sacrament of First Holy Communion, 4th grade to adults. High school and college-age male parishioners are welcome and especially encouraged to serve.

Training

Special training is provided before a male begins serving at the altar. 

St. John Berchmans, patron saint of altar boys, pray for us!