Acolyte Training

Purpose of Committee

To maximize the spiritual benefit offered to altar boys in serving before the Holy Altar of Christ our God by encouraging participation in and enhancing knowledge of the Divine Services of the Orthodox Church, and nurturing the awe of serving the Living God.

• Encourage Participation
  • Provide practical training guidelines (altar etiquette, teleturgical actions, care of the altar, clergy interaction, etc.)
  • Provide structure to altar service
• Enhance Knowledge
  • Provide theoretical training guidelines (meaning of Divine Liturgy, Eucharistic theology, prayers, Christian ascetical life, etc.)
  • Organize annual acolyte retreat at the Diakonia Center
• Nurture Awe
  • Instill respect in altar boys
  • Initiate altar boys into the mystical experience of the Church's worship
  • Maintain focus on Christ as Offered and Offerer
  • Identify, nurture, and encourage priestly vocations

Resources

Please contact the Metropolis office for further information.