GUILD FOR A HAPPY SERVING

1. Attend Altar Sever Training Classes.
2. Altar Servers should not leave the sanctuary after the start of Mass for any reason except bathroom emergencies, illness, or when directed to do so by the priest. 
3. Serve at every mass that you scheduled for, or make arrangements to have someone cover the mass.
4. Arrive at least 15 minutes before the Mass starts to get dressed and make sure that the Altar is prepared.
5. Make sure the candles are lit, bread, wine, water, towels, bowl, prayer book, and any other sacramentals are in their proper place.
6.  Perform the duties assigned during the mass in the prescribed orderly manner.
7.  Maintain a prayerful posture during all times in the Sacristy (if you are not doing something your hands should be folded in your lap)
8. After the mass, return to the Sanctuary, Sacristy, and preparation areas to ensure that everything is set up for the next mass.
9. Be quiet and respectful when on the Altar, you are role models.
10. Be attentive and respond immediately when the priest asks for help.
11. Make sure that your alb and cincture are returned the way you found them.