New Altar Server Program

[BarbaraTherese]

scared:

Hi Stephen:

When my kids entered the Alter Servers program, yes, we had girls, my daughter was one. The person who ran the program had monthly meetings with rehearsals. They went through everything. Met with the parents explained what was and was not acceptable. In the 52 continous weeks my kids served, the priest only had to speak to them once. I as a parent was more than happy that someone took the time to teach them. We were not offended when the priest spoke to them about their behaviour. He did quietly and in a kind manner, but firm enough that they didn’t repeat their behaviour.

Hope this helps.

scared

Hi there Scared and Stephen…we have young girl altar servers in our parish - they not only look angelic, they serve on the altar with reverence and piety - whoever trains them deserves praise. They are after all children and will make mistakes (I’m an adult and sure do!) and should be corrected with gentleness and understanding and indeed allowances for their age.
Laughter can be a completely nervous reaction…since we are in the Church and decorum is asked, when something goes wrong breaking the atmosphere of decorum, the nervous reaction can be laughter.

Good to cach up with you again Scared…Barb:wave: