Catechetical Ministries in Motion
St. Mary, Sanger
About two weeks ago, I was invited to St. Mary’s in Sanger to share a talk with youth altar servers. I wanted to thank Fr. Javier Flores and Leonel and Magda Valdovinos for the invitation, setting up the event and their warm hospitality. And of course, the rest of the parish staff and volunteers that were involved along with the children and youth in attendance.
When Leonel and Magda first approached me with the possibility of sharing this type of talk, I was very intrigued on what the possibility might be as to how to approach it. Even though I have experience training adult and youth altar servers I had never composed something specific for youth altar servers that would address the potential challenges youth and children might face either through social or cultural situations. So, in composing my talks and topics, I took into consideration of course practical guidance in the service of this ministry and Liturgical elements, but I also wanted to include the vocational aspect of this ministry and how as youth and children they can begin to not only answer the Lord’s call at even a young age but to be able to begin to discern and possibly discover their vocations.
Article by Roman Flores, Catechetical Ministry Coordinator
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