2026-2027 Acolyte Ministry Form

2026-2027 Acolyte Ministry

Training: Sunday, August 16 | 11:45a-2:30p | Windsor, nave Acolytes serve a valuable role in our Sunday worship—carrying the cross and torches as well as assisting at the altar during Communion. Each fall we welcome new members and equip both current and new acolytes with the skills they need to participate in this important ministry. Lunch will be served in the youth corner. Open to youth in 6th-12th grade. With questions, please contact the Rev. Jonathan McManus-Dail (jonathan@gsaustin.org).
NOTE: Your student will be assigned to an Acolyte Team. That team will serve in a weekly Sunday rotation throughout the school year. For special services, like Christmas, Holy Week, Easter, and the Bishop's Visit, a special sign-up sheet will be sent out.
Name

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Birthdate

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Email
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Grade for 2026-2027 School Year
School for 2026-2027 School Year
Does your Student have Food Allergies? If so, please list the allergy and reaction.
Are there other youth with whom your student would like to serve on an acolyte team? Please tell us their full names. If no preference, put "None".
Are you/your student available to attend training on August 16 from 11:45a-2:30p?

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Parent/Guardian Information
Primary Adult Contact Name

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Primary Adult Contact Email
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Primary Adult Contact Cell
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Secondary Adult Contact Name

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Secondary Adult Contact Email
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Secondary Adult Contact Cell
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On Sundays when your student is scheduled to serve, are they willing to arrive in the Bride's Room by 9:30a for a brief Bible Study or reflection on the day's Liturgy?
Would you be willing to serve as an "Acolyte Parent" when your Student's Team is scheduled? (i.e. arriving a bit early, making sure acolytes are vested appropriately, and ensuring all white robes (albs) and ropes (cinctures) are replaced in the closet for next use)?
On October 9th-10th, Acolytes from around the country will gather at the National Cathedral in Washington D.C. for the National Acolyte Festival. We're trying to determine potential levels of interest from our acolytes in attending.
Are you interested in/willing to tentatively commit to traveling to the National Cathedral in Washington D.C. for the National Acolyte Festival, October 9-10th?
At the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Austin, worship services in which acolytes serve are often livestreamed. As such, I understand by signing up my student be an acolyte I hereby give my consent to all photographs, audio recordings, and/or video recordings of my minor child or myself taken by staff or their designee. I understand such photographs and recordings become the property of Good Shepherd and may be used by the parish for educational, instructional, or promotional purposes.
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2026-2027 Acolyte Ministry

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