Acolytes

Serving as an Acolyte is a privilege and an important ministry. Acolytes are the young people of our church who actively assist in leading our worship of God. The commitment to acolyte is often the first mature response a young person makes in service to our church. This is a real and meaningful way for our young people to give of their time and talent.

Any Trinity youth from the fourth through twelfth grade may serve as an acolyte. Since acolytes are an essential and integral part of worship at Trinity, acolytes are willing to assume responsibility for being present when scheduled to serve.

An Acolyte Coordinator in conjunction with the Clergy supports this ministry.

Acolytes serve as Torch Bearers, Crucifers, Gospel Bearers

and Banner Carriers for special liturgies.

Training sessions are provided individually to new acolytes and those moving up to new duties. In addition, special training classes will be scheduled periodically to provide acolytes the opportunity to practice at the altar as well as to provide some of the spiritual background regarding what the acolytes do.

This year we visited the National Cathedral, and participated in the annual Fall Acolyte Festival.

For more information on becoming an acolyte please contact Beth Reid.