Incarnation Catholic Church

Knights of the Altar (Altar Servers) are very dedicated and make a conscious decision to serve our Lord through their assistance at Mass. Parents, too, join in this beautiful commitment to our faith by supporting their children in this special service. Knights of the Altar assist the priest at every Mass in a truly wonderful way to show their commitment, dedication, and love of service to our Lord.

CONTENTS (scroll down below)
Section One:     Who is a Knight of the Altar?
Section Two:     Knight Notes - Read these notes regularly!
Section Three:   Point Totals - Find out how many points you currently have!
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Faith, Fellowship, Fun

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SECTION ONE:     WHO IS A KNIGHT OF THE ALTAR?

What is a Knight of the Altar?  A Knight of the Altar is an altar server whose ministry is one of      service to the People of God and whose Code of Honor is to conduct him/herself--as a Christian--in a manner worthy of the Sacred Liturgy in which he/she is serving.

What are the duties of a Knight of the Altar? 

1. To carry the cross or candles during the entrance procession of the Mass.
2. To participate in all the prayers, singing, gestures, and responses of the Mass.
3. To assist with incense, when directed.
4. To carry the cross or candles during the offertory procession.
5. To assist during the Eucharistic Prayer and/or Communion as instructed.
6. To carry the cross or candles during the concluding procession of the Mass.

What is the proper attire of a Knight of the Altar?
A Knight of the Altar will wear Sunday best clothing under his/her robe with a cincture and dress shoes (no sneakers, sandals, flip-flops).  An alb (white baptismal robe) will be assigned to each knight.  Each knight is responsible for the maintenance of this alb.



How are the Knights of the Altar Ranked?

Knights are ranked according to the number of his/her Jerusalem Cross pins: 

              One Pin – Ability to do #1, #4, and #6 above.
              Two Pins – Ability to do #1, #2, #4, #6 above.
              Three Pins – Ability to #1, #2, #4, #5, #6 above.
              Four Pins – Ability to do #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6 above.
              Five Pins – Ability to train new Knights to perform #1 through #6 as a Knight Commander.

What is the point system?
A Knight of the Altar can earn three points at the Mass he/she serves: one point for reporting 15 minutes before Mass; one point for serving; one point for participating in all the prayers, singing, gestures, and responses of the Mass.  Not showing up for an assigned Mass equals zero points.  At each quarter in the liturgical year, there will be an accumulated points goal for each Knight to achieve towards participation in a fun event. Quarterly total points are then tallied for a grand annual total to participate in a big event (i.e., free one to three-day wristband for the Annual Carnival or a baseball game at Dodger Stadium or private-viewing AMC Theater movie night, or other parish-sponsored activity.
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SECTION TWO:     KNIGHT NOTES

Shoes: Don't leave any points on the table!  You cant get three points per Mass for 1) showing up 15 minutes before Mass, 2) wearing dress shoes, and 3) participating fully in the Mass (responses, singing, gestures, etc.).  Don't just get two points because you're not wearing dress shoes!  Also, when there are special Masses, one of the special considerations is your consistency in attaining three points for each Mass, especially receiving that one point for dress shoes!

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SECTION THREE:  POINT TOTALS (as of August 23, 2021)

          Joshua Ardon, Knight Captain 18
          Brendan Doria 18
          MaryAnn Mmeje 9
          Kevin Mohnani 9
          Randall Onogomuho 20
          Ehimen Oyamendan 9
          Obehi Oyamendan 12
          Aydin Panuga 9
          Nathan Roxas 9
          Samantha Roxas 9
          Beatrice Santamaria 15
          Miguel Santamaria 15
          Andrew Schneider, Knight Captain 66
          Paul Serenio 15
          Claire Steward 3
          Adan Vences 20
          Julian Vences, Knight Commander 69