Recommendations

We also recommend the following:

  • Be ready to serve at every opportunity, yet making sure that your fellow servers have an equal chance.

  • Take part in all services as fully as possible, by paying careful attention to everything that is being said or done and by joining in the prayers, responses and hymns -and especially by receiving Holy Communion at Mass.

  • Avoid doing anything, which might distract the attention of the people. Do not fidget or look around, or stare at the people in the church.

  • Carry out the ceremonies calmly and without drawing too much attention to yourself and remembering that you are part of a team.

  • Be in good time before services so that you can prepare properly.

  • See that you are suitably dressed for serving (especially footwear) and that your alb is clean and cared for.

  • Wear the Guild medal on all occasions when serving.

  • Do your best to attend Guild meetings and festivals so as to get to know other servers, especially those from other parishes.