One of the greatest gifts we can offer our young people is an opportunity to encounter Jesus Christ.

Because of the generosity of faithful supporters, the Word Made Flesh Altar Server Retreat is offered free of charge, ensuring that every young person can participate regardless of financial circumstances.

Your gift helps provide:
     • Retreat materials and supplies
     • Meals for participants
     • Speakers and formation opportunities
     • Prayer resources and worship materials
     • Future altar server retreats and youth faith formation throughout the Diocese of Erie

By supporting this ministry, you are investing in the next generation of disciples, strengthening our parishes and helping young people discover a lifelong love for the Eucharist and the Church.

If you are able, please prayerfully consider making a gift to support this ministry and help keep the retreat free for every participant. Click on the button below, then select “Altar Server Retreat” in the drop-down.



     √ 100+ young people have participated in diocesan altar server retreats.
     √ 100% free for every participant.
     √ 13 counties represented across the Diocese of Erie.
     √ One mission: helping young people encounter Christ through the Eucharist.

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Thank you for supporting the young Church in the Diocese of Erie. Through your prayers, encouragement and generosity, you are helping form future disciples, faithful Catholic leaders and, God willing, future priests, deacons, religious sisters and lay leaders who will serve Christ and His Church for generations to come.