The closer you are to the altar, the more you will remember to speak with Jesus in daily prayer; the more you will be nourished by the word and the body of the Lord. -Pope Francis

This ministry is a commitment in the service to the Mass. This commitment is not only to the altar but should be looked at as an honor and a genuine Holy Service. 

All boys and girls in grades 5-8 are eligible to serve at School Masses, weekend and daily Masses at St. Anthony Parish. Please contact Mrs. Valentiny if your child is interested in this ministry at avalentiny@stasb.org or at 574-233-7169.

In addition to singing and serving, our students also read at Mass. Participating in this ministry is a wonderful way to get kids involved in the liturgy and help them to understand the difference between simply reading a text versus proclaiming the Word of the Lord.

Living Stations is a presentation of the Stations of the Cross in a live, reverent way. Sixth grade students enact each station, accompanied with prayers and reflections. 

There will not be Living Stations of the Cross during Lent of 2022.

The choir is open to all students in grades 5-8. Student cantors as well as the Children's Choir lead songs during school day liturgical celebrations. Additionally, the St. Anthony de Padua Children's Choir also sings at select liturgies throughout the liturgical calendar.

Rehearsals
Choir members rehearse on Wednesday and Friday mornings at 7:50am just before the 8:15am school Mass during the school year. We place special emphasis on prayer, singing as a ministry, and age appropriate vocal technique.  

Register
If your child is interested in singing at School Masses or in the Children's Choir please contact:

Lindsey Barrett
Director of Music Ministry
lbarrett@stasb.org
574-282-2308