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Become an Altar Server!

Ever wonder what it’s like up on the Altar?

Being an Altar Server is a sacred privilege and an incredibly special responsibility. Young people have been serving at Mass for centuries!  Altar Servers have many duties; preparing for mass by lighting candles and helping to set up the altar, carrying books, and assisting the Priest during mass.  Most importantly, Altar Servers are leaders, setting an example to parishioners of how to participate during mass by listening, praying, responding, and singing.

All boys and girls of Our Lady of the Wayside in grades 5 and up are encouraged to participate in this especially important ministry. If your child is interested in becoming an Altar Server, please CLICK HERE to register for training.

Training consists of attending two 90-minute sessions: Choose one date/time from each session below…

SESSION #1: (choose one)

• January 30 — 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
• January 30 — 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
• January 31 — 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
• January 31 — 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
• February 1 — 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
• February 1 — 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
• February 2 — 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
• February 2 — 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

SESSION #2: (choose one)

• February 6 — 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
• February 6 — 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
• February 7 — 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
• February 7 — 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
• February 8 — 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
• February 8 — 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
• February 9 — 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
• February 9 — 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Make up sessions are offered on February 15 & 16.  Your child must attend both sessions to be fully trained.

CLICK HERE to register for training.

Please contact Deacon Pete LeTourneau with any questions at 224-518-1779 or pletourneau@archchicago.org.