RITE OF COMMISSIONING OF THE NEW ALTAR SERVERS
Coordinator: Today, we are about to witness the Rite of Commissioning of the
Candidates to the Ministry of Altar Servers who have answered God’s call to serve the
Lord in His altar.
Coordinator: The candidates for commissioning are:
1. Mishra R. Estrella
2. Kate Princess Louie E. Linga
3. Jeslyn R. Ganigan
4. Jilliane Jade Fabre
5. Kirzten A. Palaña
Parish Priest: God provides the Church with suitable ministers to assist in divine
worship. It is His will that everyone may become an instrument of salvation for all. He
himself called you today to respond to God’s invitation to serve at His Altar.
My dear Candidate Altar Servers, you are now to declare before the Lord and His
people your intention.
Candidates: Lord, here I am. Though I am unworthy, You have called me to serve
You. I will strive to be faithful in my duties, in serving at the Holy Mass, and in helping
the Church; and to be a good example to others. May You accept my humble offering
to serve You faithfully. Have mercy on me, O Lord.
Parish Priest: In Jesus Christ’s name, I, Rev. Fr. Jess P. Alesna O.Carm -- as your
Parish Priest, accepts your good intentions by offering yourselves through your
humble servanthood. May the good Lord always assist; bless; inspire and strengthen
you; and make you grow in His love in the name of the Father and of the Son, and of
the Holy Spirit.
Candidates: Amen.
Blessing of the Crosses
Coordinator: We now invite the parents of our aspirants to come forward and join
their children here in front. As we bless the cross necklaces, we also acknowledge
your important role in guiding and supporting them in their service to the Church.
Parish Priest: Lord God, we ask You to bless these crosses, a sign of Christ’s love
and sacrifice. May those who wear them be reminded of their calling to serve You
with faith, humility, and devotion. Guide them in their ministry as altar servers, that
they may be examples of Your light and love. Protect them always and strengthen
their hearts in service. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Candidates: Amen.
Parish Priest: God of glory, your beloved Son, Jesus Christ, has shown us that true
worship comes from a humble and contrite heart. Bless our brothers who have
responded to the needs of Sagrada Familia Parish and wish to commit themselves to
your service as humble servants of Your Altar. Grant that their ministry may be fruitful
and our worship pleasing in your sight.
Candidates: Thanks be to God.
Coordinator: It is my honour to present to you the Commissioned and new members
of the Ministry of Altar Servers – Sagrada Familia Parish. Congratulations!