My name is Kamden Volkers. I am a 5th grader at Kent City Elementary School, and I have been attending Holy Family Church my entire life. I have been an altar server for almost two years. The main reason I wanted to become an altar server is because it is a family tradition. My uncle was an altar server, I have three Vanderhyde cousins who were altar servers at Holy Family, and my big sister, Lila, was also an altar server. Another reason I wanted to do it is because I enjoy helping Monsignor and serving God, which makes altar serving really special to me.
Usually there are two altar servers at each Mass. When I serve, I arrive early, put on my robe and cords, and light the altar candles at the front of the church. Before Mass begins, we pray with Monsignor to prepare ourselves. Then we walk with him down the aisle in the procession while carrying candles. We bring the prayer book, called the Roman Missal, to Monsignor so he can say the opening prayer at the beginning of Mass. During the Mass, we help when the gifts are brough up, and before Communion we bring the bread and wine to the altar. We also bring the water and towel so Monsignor can wash his hands while preparing for the Eucharist. After Communion, one of the altar servers brings Monsignor the prayer book again for the closing prayer, and at the end of Mass we walk with him down the aisle during the recessional.
I really enjoy being an altar server because I like helping people, I like lighting candles, and I like being part of the Mass in a different way. It helps me feel connected to God and grow in my faith, because I know I am serving Him.
The first few times I served I was nervous, but then I remembered that God tells us not to worry and that He is always with us, especially when we are in church.
I would recommend that any kid try altar serving, because you won’t know if you like it until you try it.
It is an exciting and meaningful experience to serve with Monsignor and to feel so connected to God during Mass.
Comments are currently closed.