Word Made Flesh Altar Server Retreat Parish Resources
The Diocese of Erie Office of Communications & Advancement in collaboration with the Vocation Office, Office of Faith Formation, Father Brandon Feikles, Father Ben Daghir and Father Luke Daghir have created the following resources to help parishes promote the Word Made Flesh Altar Server Retreat. The retreat will take place Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Tobias Church in Brockway and is open to altar servers in grades 6-12. Participation is free of charge.Below you will find resources available for parish use, including:
• Social media graphic – (right-click, save as) and a sample social media post. Link the social media graphic below to: https://www.eriercd.org/altar.html
• Communications Toolkit
Sample Social Media Post:
Calling all altar servers in grades 6-12!
You're invited to the Word Made Flesh Altar Server Retreat on Saturday, October 17, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Tobias Church in Brockway.
Spend the day growing in faith alongside altar servers from across the Diocese of Erie through prayer, Eucharistic adoration, fellowship, talks, relics, opportunities to meet religious brothers and sisters and more. Lunch is included, and there is no cost to attend.
| Communications Toolkit 8.5x11 flyer Bulletin graphic Website banner Social media graphic Parish talking points & announcements (Word doc) |
Registration
Altar servers in grades 6-12 may register online through the Diocese of Erie. Registration is free, but advance registration is required.
Helpful Links
• Register for the Word Made Flesh Altar Server Retreat
• Diocese of Erie Altar Server Retreat webpage
• Give page for the Altar Server Retreat (optional donation to help keep retreats free)
Please help share this opportunity with the young people and families in your parish. Together, we can encourage altar servers to deepen their love for the Eucharist, grow in their faith and strengthen the ministry they provide in our parishes.