Worship
Acolytes
The ministry of Acolyte is a wonderful way for youth, grades 6-12, to be actively involved in a leadership role in the worship life at St. John’s. Acolytes perform a wide variety of jobs in our worships services, ranging from carrying torches, banners and processional crosses, to assisting at the altar during Holy Communion.
Acolyting is a fun and exciting ministry, but it is also very challenging, and carries with it a tremendous amount of responsibility. Acolytes must commit to gaining a solid knowledge of the liturgies of the church. This is evidenced by the ribbon program, in which youth study altar terms, parts of the church, vestments, and elements of the liturgy, in order to gain ribbons that determine in which positions they will serve.
Acolytes, as leaders of worship, are responsible for seeing to it that everyone in the congregation experiences worship that glorifies God. Acolytes do this through leading by example (participating in worship themselves) and by not drawing attention to themselves.
If you are interested in the Acolyte Ministry, please contact the church office at 222-2636
