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Please join us for Acolyte Boot Camp from July 14 to July 18. Open to all boys who have received First Holy Communion. We will be blessed with four FSSP seminarians who will help to train the boys to serve at Low Mass, Sung Mass, Solemn High Mass, Vespers, and Benediction. This will be a great opportunity for your boys who are already servers to advance in serving with an intensive practice schedule, and it will be a great opportunity for boys who have not yet mastered their Latin prayers to get daily instruction and drilling to help them get over this big hump. Every evening we will have Vespers with ceremonies, Exposition and Benediction, and Sung Mass or Solemn High Mass. This will give the boys many opportunities to serve in different roles. There is no cost to participate in Acolyte Boot Camp. Here is the daily schedule for that week:

      • 1pm: Check-in
      • 1:15pm: Talk from one of the seminarians
      • 1:30-4pm: Altar server training with intermittent breaks
      • 4pm-4:45pm: Dinner and recreation
      • 5pm: Vespers with ceremony
      • 5:30pm: Exposition and Benediction
      • 6:30pm: Sung or Solemn High Mass with homily

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ST. LAWRENCE CHURCH

2025 ACOLYTE BOOT CAMP

REGISTRATION FORM

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Family Information

1. Parent/Guardian Name *Primary Contact
1. Phone Number *
2. Parent/Guardian Name Secondary Contact
2. Phone Number
Email *
Home Address
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Children Information

Please enter the name and ages of each child to be enrolled in the camp. If you have more than four (4) children to enroll, please make it known to Fr. Cortes via email: fr.cortes@stlawrence.cc



 
1. Child's Name
1. Age
2. Child's Name
2. Age
3. Child's Name
3. Age
4. Child's Name
4. Age
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Children Information (continued)

Please indicate the positions that your child(ren) is/are qualified to serve. (Leave blank if not qualified for any positions)

1. Child's Name: *
1. Qualified Positions: 
Torchbearer
Acolyte 2 at Solemn High Mass
Acolyte 2 at Low Mass
Acolyte 1 at Solemn High Mass
Acolyte 1 at Low Mass
Thurifer at Vespers
Acolyte 2 at Vespers
Thurifer at Sung Mass
Acolyte 1 at Vespers
Thurifer at Solemn High Mass
Acolyte 2 at Sung Mass
MC at Vespers
Acolyte 1 at Sung Mass
MC at Sung Mass
Crucifer
MC at Solemn High Mass
2. Child's Name
2. Qualified Positions: 
Torchbearer
Acolyte 2 at Solemn High Mass
Acolyte 2 at Low Mass
Acolyte 1 at Solemn High Mass
Acolyte 1 at Low Mass
Thurifer at Vespers
Acolyte 2 at Vespers
Thurifer at Sung Mass
Acolyte 1 at Vespers
Thurifer at Solemn High Mass
Acolyte 2 at Sung Mass
MC at Vespers
Acolyte 1 at Sung Mass
MC at Sung Mass
Crucifer
MC at Solemn High Mass
3. Child's Name
3. Qualified Positions: 
Torchbearer
Acolyte 2 at Solemn High Mass
Acolyte 2 at Low Mass
Acolyte 1 at Solemn High Mass
Acolyte 1 at Low Mass
Thurifer at Vespers
Acolyte 2 at Vespers
Thurifer at Sung Mass
Acolyte 1 at Vespers
Thurifer at Solemn High Mass
Acolyte 2 at Sung Mass
MC at Vespers
Acolyte 1 at Sung Mass
MC at Sung Mass
Crucifer
MC at Solemn High Mass
4. Child's Name
4. Qualified Positions: 
Torchbearer
Acolyte 2 at Solemn High Mass
Acolyte 2 at Low Mass
Acolyte 1 at Solemn High Mass
Acolyte 1 at Low Mass
Thurifer at Vespers
Acolyte 2 at Vespers
Thurifer at Sung Mass
Acolyte 1 at Vespers
Thurifer at Solemn High Mass
Acolyte 2 at Sung Mass
MC at Vespers
Acolyte 1 at Sung Mass
MC at Sung Mass
Crucifer
MC at Solemn High Mass
Do any of your children have special medical concerns?*
No
Yes
If yes, please indicate those concerns below.
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Camp Supervisor Information

If you are able, please consider helping us supervise the boot camp. Additional adults ensure adequate supervision for the altar servers during training, recreation, and other activities. 

Please indicate which day(s) you are available to assist at the camp.Each day begins at 1pm and ends at 6:30pm
Monday, July 14
Tuesday, July 15
Wednesday, July 16
Thursday, July 17
Friday, July 18
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Supervisor Information (continued)

In order to assist, each supervisor must have the proper youth protection clearances as required by the Diocese of Harrisburg. This consists of an online training, a disclosure statement, and necessary background checks. If you have not completed this process in the Diocese of Harrisburg, please begin as soon as possible. 

 
Please select from the following:
I have completed the requirements of the diocesan Youth Protection Program
I am in the process of completing the diocesan Youth Protection Program
I have not yet begun the process for the diocesan Youth Protection Program
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Policy Agreement

 

Acolyte Boot Camp Policies

  • No child is allowed to leave campus without supervision
  • Children are to be supervised by safe environment certified adults at all times.
  • All children shall abide by dress uniform standards as defined below for class, church, and recreation time. 
  • A camp waiver must be submitted to participate in the camp.
  • A media waiver must be submitted to participate in the camp. 
 

Student Rules of Conduct

  • Children must be in class, the basement library, or the social hall where a supervisor is present at all times, or with a parent who is actively supervising the student.
  • Children will be expected to show proper respect for adult authority at all times. Instructors and staff should be addressed with Father, Dr., Mr., Mrs., or Miss along with the last name.
  • Children are not to bring electronic equipment (iPods, laptops, cell phones, game boys, etc.) Electronic devices should be left in the car or with a parent during class/choir hours.
  • No weapons of any kind are allowed including, but not limited to: pocket knives, airsoft, paintball, or any other form of fire arm.
  • Each child is responsible for cleaning up after himself in the classrooms and after eating.
  • All food or drinks must be kept in the cafeteria, and no food or drinks are allowed in any other part of the campus.
 

Dress Code

 

  • Standard uniform consists of: dark slacks (no jeans), dark shoes, and polo or button-down shirts with collars.
  • Shirts shall be tucked in and belts worn.
Accept Terms *

I have read and agree to the above policies, rules of conduct, and dress code.

Submit
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Map Eph

The priests are looking forward to visiting 90 homes over the coming days to impart the special Epiphany blessing, which includes sprinkling Epiphany water and incensing the house, reminding us of the gift of frankincense that the Magi gave to Our Lord. In the blessing, the priest says, among others, the following prayers: 
 
O God, Who by the guidance of a star didst this day reveal thy Sole-Begotten Son to the Gentiles, grant that we who know Thee by faith may be brought to the contemplation of Thy heavenly majesty.
 
Bless, + O Lord, almighty God this home that it be a shelter of health, chastity, self-conquest, humility, goodness, mildness, obedience to the commandments, and thanksgiving to God the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. May this blessing remain for all time upon this dwelling and to all those who live herein. Through Christ our Lord.
Traveling to the 90 homes will take the priests on nine tours totaling nearly 1,100 miles, but scattered over a few days and with the help of their kind drivers, the trips are most joyous. 

Email messages have gone out Tuesday afternoon to everyone signed up to receive Epiphany blessings, advising when the priests are likely to arrive. The routes have been updated to accommodate some changes, and the maps blessings routes for Wednesday, Jan. 8, through Saturday, Jan. 11, are published below. 

Wednesday, January 8
 
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Thursday, January 9
 
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Friday, January 10
 
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Saturday, January 11
 
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In the blessing, the priest says, among others, the following prayers:  
O God, Who by the guidance of a star didst this day reveal thy Sole-Begotten Son to the Gentiles, grant that we who know Thee by faith may be brought to the contemplation of Thy heavenly majesty.
 
Bless, + O Lord, almighty God this home that it be a shelter of health, chastity, self-conquest, humility, goodness, mildness, obedience to the commandments, and thanksgiving to God the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. May this blessing remain for all time upon this dwelling and to all those who live herein. Through Christ our Lord.