Ideally there would be 3 altar servers at each Mass. The strongest would carry the cross; the other two would each carry a candlestick.

• Altar servers should arrive no later than 15 minutes before Mass begins.
• After putting on a robe, make sure everything is ready before Mass
• begins.
• Make sure there are missalettes for the servers at the altar server bench.
• Before procession, servers walk up the aisle on the far right and get the
• cross and candles from the altar, then walk back down the side aisle
• together.
• If there are only 2 servers, the cross bearer will be the first eliminated.
• When carrying anything, hold with both hands.
• Whenever there is nothing being held, always have hands in praying hands position-hands held together at chest height, fingertips pointing up,
• not clasped, thumbs crossed.
• When walking or standing together, do so together (side by side).
• Remember that you are on a raised level so everyone has a clear view of you.
• Sit prayerfully, do not talk or fidget. Sing the hymns.