(L-R) Back: Andrea Dacres, Daniel Samuel, Travis
Dacres, Dante Smart, Eddie Robin Front: Cassidy Rayside, Amya Henderson,
Jayden Samuel, Aryssa Vega, Father Jerrick F. Rayside *Missing: Angie
Doivilus, Tamera & Trina Roberts
In many Christian denominations, an acolyte is anyone
who performs ceremonial duties such as lighting altar candles. The word acolyte is derived from the Greek word acolytos, meaning
companion, attendant, or helper. The Acolyte ministry has its roots in the Old Testament of the Holy Bible, where the prophet
Samuel is seen assisting Eli, the Levite priest, and Elisha is seen assisting Elijah the Prophet. Acolytes can be of either
sex or any age (although usually no younger than ten). An acolyte can assist in worship by carrying a processional cross,
lighting candles, holding the Gospel book, holding candles or "torches", assisting a deacon or priest set up and
clean up at the altar, swinging a censer or thurible or carrying the incense boat, accepting the offering plates from the
ushers, and many other tasks as seen fit by the priest or acolyte warden.
St. John's Acolyte Schedule
- February 12 thru April 8, 2012 -
