Words an Acolyte Should Know Acolyte – means “companion” or “one who helps.” An acolyte brings the symbolic light of Christ into the worship service. Once the acolyte brings the light, the worship service may begin. Alb – is a white robe that

I would like any information on being an acolyte; personal experiences, stories, etc., etc. I have an opportunity to be trained this September and become a permanent acolyte for our Cathedral. I am pretty sure I want to do this/ am being called to do it.

The Church sets rather minimal requirements on those to be admitted to the instituted ministries of Lector and Acolyte under canon law, lay men with necessary qualifications.