Congratulations to Archdiocese of Mobile seminarians

By The Catholic Week
Congratulations to Archdiocese of Mobile seminarians (from left) Edward Charnock, Rich Perkins, Ruben Castaneda and Gaten Armstrong, who each took a step in their vocations journeys during Masses at the Archdiocesan Catholic Youth Conference in Orange Beach on Feb. 24 and 25!
The rites were presided over by Archbishop Thomas J. Rodi and Archdiocese of Mobile Vocations director Fr. Patrick Gilbreath.
Charnock received the Ministry of Lector, which is conferred upon those who prepare and proclaim readings from Scripture at Mass and other liturgical celebrations. A lector may also recite psalms between the readings and present the intentions for the general intercessions.
Perkins made his diaconate promises in preparation for being ordained a transitional deacon.
Castaneda was admitted to Candidacy for Holy Orders. It is celebrated when a candidate has reached a maturity of purpose and is shown to have the necessary qualifications. The intention of receiving orders is expressed publicly by the candidate and the archbishop then accepts his publicly proclaimed intention.
Armstrong received the Ministry of Acolyte. An Acolyte assists a deacon or priest, primarily in the celebration of Mass. He attends to the needs of the altar and may distribute Communion as an auxiliary minister. He also may be entrusted with the public veneration of the Blessed Sacrament, but does not give Benediction, which is reserved for a priest or deacon.