Altar Knights Association
The Altar Knights Association comprises acolytes and altar servers dedicated to assisting the sacred ministers at the altar during the celebration of the Holy Mass, Benediction, and other liturgical rites.
Mission and purpose
To foster a deep love and reverent understanding of the sacred liturgy, promote holiness of life among young servers, and ensure the orderly, dignified celebration of divine worship in the sanctuary.
Catholic identity and spirituality
Centred on the Holy Eucharist, Eucharistic adoration, and humble service in the sanctuary, drawing inspiration from Christ who came not to be served, but to serve.
History of the wider movement
The ministry of serving at the altar developed from the minor order of acolyte in the early Church. Modern altar guilds and servers associations, such as the Archconfraternity of Saint Stephen, established structured formation for youth to serve at liturgical functions.
Major activities and apostolate
Serving at daily and Sunday Masses, liturgical rehearsals, sanctuary preparation, study of liturgical vessels and rubrics, and fraternal prayer.