How do I become a Eucharistic Minister, Reader, or Altar Server?
The ministries of Eucharistic Minister or Reader require that you be a fully initiated Catholic, that is, that you have received the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Eucharist. The ministry of Altar Server does not require that you be fully initiated. If you feel God is calling you to serve in the ministry of Eucharistic Minister, Reader, or Altar Server, contact the parish in which you are registered. Back to Top of Page • Do I need to be confirmed to be a sponsor for Baptism or Confirmation? Yes, you need to be confirmed and a practicing Catholic to be a sponsor for Baptism or Confirmation. You will probably be asked to provide a sponsor certificate before you are approved as a sponsor. A sponsor certificate is a statement by the pastor of the parish in which you are registered: (1) that you are a member of the parish, (2) that you are practicing your faith, and (3) that you have been baptized and confirmed and so are qualified to act as a sponsor for the Sacraments of B
