Younger servers
The five stations taught at a pace made for newer servers, with chaperones close by.
Diocesan Altar Server Retreat · 2027
At the Altarof the King
A day of formation for altar servers in grades 4–12 and their parents. Servers walk five teaching stations on the Mass through the prayer garden, share lunch, and close the day serving Holy Mass together.
- DateSat, Jan 23, 2027Check-in 8 AM
- Time8 AM – 6 PMMass at 5 PM
- WhereSerra HouseGrand Terrace
- Cost$10 per server$10 per parent
—days until the retreat
The day · Saturday, January 23
One day on the road to the altar.
Every server joins a color-coded group. The groups rotate through all five stations, one at a time, while the priests stay at their stations to teach. The day ends with Adoration and Holy Mass.
Find your group Tap your color to see your path
Your group color and letter are on your name tag at check-in.
Hospitality and check-in
Servers, parents and chaperones check in at Serra House.
Divide into groups
Every server joins a color- and letter-coded group with its chaperones.
Station Rotation 1
All five groups at the five stations
- Transition
Station Rotation 2
All five groups at the five stations
- Transition
Station Rotation 3
All five groups at the five stations
Lunch
Lunch is provided for every registered server, parent and chaperone.
- Transition
Station Rotation 4
All five groups at the five stations
- Transition
Station Rotation 5
All five groups at the five stations
- Transition
Adoration
Time before the Blessed Sacrament after walking the road to the altar.
Move to the Mass area
Everyone walks to the white-roof pavilion beside the solar panels.
Silence, prayer and reflection
Quiet time to prepare to serve.
Holy Mass
Servers serve the Mass they spent the day learning, with their families.
Station rotation plan
Each group visits all five stations once.
Priests remain at their assigned stations while youth groups rotate. Group codes: Red A1–A10 · Blue B1–B10 · Green C1–C10 · Yellow D1–D10 · Purple E1–E10.
Rotation1Liturgical Vestments2Candles & Cross3Liturgy of the Word4Word Made Flesh5Confiteor
19:15–10:00RedBlueGreenYellowPurple
210:15–11:00PurpleRedBlueGreenYellow
311:15–12:00YellowPurpleRedBlueGreen
41:15–2:00GreenYellowPurpleRedBlue
52:15–3:00BlueGreenYellowPurpleRed
Road to Emmaus · Priest, Acolyte & Server
Road Towards the Altar of the King
Like the two disciples on the road to Emmaus, servers walk with Christ through the garden. Each stop teaches one part of the Mass and one job of the server. Tap a station to open its lesson.
0 of 5 stations walked
Imagery ©Google
The procession route
Teaching station
Parents’ Session (separate)
Who it’s for
Every server, every age.
Each group learns the same Mass at the right depth for its age.
Middle grades
The same road to the altar, with more of the why behind each part of the Mass.
High school servers
The servers younger ones look up to, learning to serve and lead at the altar.
Parents’ Session
Your own session while your servers walk the stations, then Mass together. $10 per parent.
Registration
Save your servers’ place at the altar.
Space is limited and filled first come, first served. Register servers and parents on one form. Parish chaperones register on the second form.
Register up to five servers from one family, add parents for the Parents’ Session, sign the release, and pay securely by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay.
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For adults bringing servers from a parish. Have your Live Scan clearance date and CMG Connect Youth Protection Certificate ready.
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Questions
Good to know.
Still have a question? Email vocations@sbdiocese.org or call 909.783.1305.
Who can come?
Altar servers in grades 4 through 12 from parishes across the Diocese of San Bernardino. Servers are grouped by grade: 4–6, 7–9 and 10–12.
How do the groups work?
At check-in each server gets a color and a letter-number code (Red A1–A10, Blue B1–B10, Green C1–C10, Yellow D1–D10, Purple E1–E10). Each color group visits all five stations once during the day. Use Find your group to see your path.
What does it cost, and what’s included?
$10 per server and $10 per parent attending the Parents’ Session. Lunch is provided. You pay online with card, Apple Pay or Google Pay when you register.
I have more than one server. Do I fill out the form for each?
No. One registration covers up to five servers in the same family. Choose how many you are registering and the form opens a section for each one.
Can parents stay for the day?
Yes. Parents are invited to the Parents’ Session in the hall next to the basketball court while servers walk the stations, and everyone joins together for Mass. Add yourself on the registration form.
Our parish is bringing a group. What do we need?
One adult chaperone for every 10 children. Every chaperone must have Live Scan fingerprinting and a CMG Connect Youth Protection Certificate, and must register on the chaperone form. Ask your parish office for the diocesan Live Scan Request Form.
Where exactly is it?
St. Junipero Serra House of Formation, 12745 Oriole Ave., Grand Terrace, CA 92313. The day takes place on the back basketball court, in the prayer garden, and at the white-roof pavilion for Mass.
When is check-in and pick-up?
Hospitality and check-in run from 8:00 to 8:45 AM. Holy Mass begins at 5:00 PM, and the day ends after Mass, around 6 PM.
Introibo ad altare Dei.
“I will go in to the altar of God: to God who giveth joy to my youth.” Bring your servers for a day that will change how they serve every Sunday.
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