What is the Knights of the Altar in the church? The Knights of the Altar is the name of a number of national organizations of serving and former altar boys in the Roman Catholic church, including the Philippines, Ireland the United States, and Canada. It traces itself back to an organization founded by Saint John Bosco.
What is the Knights of the Altar pledge? Lord, Here I am, all yours, ready to serve you. I shall strive to be faithful to my duty of serving at mass and of helping in Church. I shall strive to give good example to all, and to help my fellow Christians respect our home.
What are the duties of the Knights of the Altar? To render faithful, reverent and edifying service to God by assisting his visible representatives, the Bishops and Priests, in offering the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and in all other liturgical and devotional functions.
What is the meaning of knight of the altar? Knights of the Altar was a term referring to servers who assisted the priests at Mass. However, it wasn't until the 19th century that lay men where permitted to serve Mass. Until this time, this privilege was reserved for seminarians who had reached the rank of acolyte and monks.
Altar Server's Prayer Before Serving Holy Mass
Open my mouth, O Lord, to bless your Holy Name. Cleanse my heart from all evil and distracting thoughts. Enlighten my understanding and inflame my will that I may serve more worthily at your holy Altar.
2024 Knights of the Altar
Dr. Chris Dirig
Guy Goulet, OFS
Jack Hastings
David Papandrea, OFS
Pat Woodward
Chris, Guy, Jack, Fr. Bernard, Pat, David
Joining us this fall
John Walsh
For more information please contact David Papandrea, OFS