Formation and Training Program for Lay Ministers of the Altar 2007
(for Adult Altar Servers, Extraordinary Ministers & Acolytes) [Download pdf Application for The Ministry of Acolyte form]
Extra course on Wednesday evenings to be held at Randwick [Download pdf brochure/registration form]
All other courses: [Download pdf brochure/registration form]
The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve. Mark 10:45
In addition to the ordained clergy, there are many laypeople who assist at
the altar in our churches as Acolytes, adult Altar Servers, and Extraordinary
Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHC). Fr Timothy Deeter, Liturgy Office Director, will be joined by Mr Michael
McKenna, Acolyte at St Mary’s Cathedral, in presenting a program of formation
and training for both new and presently-serving ministers.
All prospective Acolytes, EMHCs and Altar Servers must attend these first
three sessions:
Session 1 – Lay Ministry: History, Theology & Spirituality
Session 2 – Eucharist & the Mass: Toward a Deeper Appreciation
Session 3 – Service at the Altar: Doing It, and Doing It Well
All prospective Acolytes and EMHCs must also attend this fourth session:
Session 4 – The Ministry of Holy Communion: Practical Pointers
All prospective Acolytes must also attend this fifth sessions:
Session 5 – Companions on the Journey: The Ministry of Acolytes
This program will be conducted at three different venues, on different days and at different times, for everyone’s convenience. It does not matter where or when participants attend the sessions, as long as all the sessions required for their respective ministry are attended. Attendance will be
recorded.
Adult altar servers who complete their first three sessions will be eligible to
be commissioned by their respective parishes by their parish priests.
A certificate of mandate as an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion will be given by Cardinal Pell to those completing the first four sessions.
They will then be eligible for annual renewal of their commission in their parishes
by their parish priests.
Prospective acolytes who have completed all five sessions will be instituted
into their ministry by the Archbishop of Sydney, George Cardinal Pell, at St
Mary’s Cathedral at 10:30 am Mass.on Sunday, 30th Sept 2007.
NOTE: All presently-serving acolytes, extraordinary ministers of
Holy Communion and adult altar servers are asked to make every
effort to attend these sessions as part of their continuing education in
these ministries. There will be an update on the various ministries
from The General Instruction of the Roman Missal -- 2003 edition.
The temporary mandate of EMHCs will be extended upon completion
of the course.
Course Venues, Dates and Times
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Our Lady of the Sacred Heart
193 Avoca St, Randwick
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Wednesday 22nd August |
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7.30pm to 9.30pm |
| Session 2: |
Wednesday 29th August |
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7.30pm to 9.30pm |
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Wednesday 5th September |
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7.30pm to 9.30pm |
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Wednesday 12th September |
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7.30pm to 9.30pm |
| Session 5: |
Wednesday 26th September |
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7.30pm to 9.30pm |
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The Catholic Centre
3 Keating St, Lidcombe |
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Thursday 30th August |
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7.30pm to 9.30pm |
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Thursday 6th September |
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7.30pm to 9.30pm |
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Thursday 13th September |
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7.30pm to 9.30pm |
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Thursday 20th September |
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7.30pm to 9.30pm |
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Thursday 27th September |
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7.30pm to 9.30pm |
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Sacred Heart Parish Hall
23 Cardinal St, Mosman
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| Session 1: |
Saturday 1st September |
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10.00am to 12.00pm |
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Saturday 8th September |
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10.00am to 12.00pm |
| Session 3: |
Saturday 15th September |
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10.00am to 12.00pm |
| Session 4: |
Saturday 22nd September |
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10.00am to 12.00pm |
| Session 5: |
Saturday 29th September |
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10.00am to 12.00pm |
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Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish Hall
50 Kiora Rd, Miranda |
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| Session 1: |
Saturday 1st September |
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2.00pm to 4.00pm |
| Session 2: |
Saturday 8th September |
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2.00pm to 4.00pm |
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Saturday 15th September |
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2.00pm to 4.00pm |
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Saturday 22nd September |
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2.00pm to 4.00pm |
| Session 5: |
Saturday 29th September |
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2.00pm to 4.00pm |
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Prospective or presently serving lay ministers who plan to attend these sessions are requested to register with the Liturgy Office at 9390 5801 or assistant@liturgy.sydney.catholic.org.au, or by tearing off the registration page on the printable forms available for download below, and faxing it to 9390 5825 or posting to:
Liturgy Office
Level 12
133 Liverpool St
Sydney NSW 2000
Randwick course: [Download pdf brochure/registration form] NO LATER THAN MONDAY 20 AUGUST 2007.
All other courses: [Download pdf brochure/registration form] NO LATER THAN MONDAY 27 AUGUST 2007.
[Download pdf Application for The Ministry of Acolyte form]
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