We are expected to find our own substitutes if for some reason we cannot serve at our scheduled time. During Advent, Christmas, and Holy Week, we take on additional assignments, volunteering for specific services. Acolytes do not have set terms of commitment. Some serve for as little as two years, others have served for as many as ten years. We do ask for a minimum of two years because of the period of training that is involved.
Training is generally three or four sessions.
We begin with observing, then take on increasing responsibility as we become more comfortable. The Art and Environment Committee is responsible for preparing the worship space for liturgies at Saint Francis Xavier College Church. These major feasts require extraordinary commitment from out group, especially when trying to get one's own holiday preparations done. We are also in need of skilled craftspeople who would be able to fabricate linens, banners, repair furniture, etc. Formal artistic or architectural training is not essential, although very welcome.