altar boy

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A boy who assists a priest during a religious service.

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  • My brother served as an altar boy at our local church for five years.
  • The young altar boy carefully carried the incense burner down the aisle.
  • He has fond memories of his time as an altar boy during the holidays.
  • The priest patiently instructed the new altar boy on his duties before the service.
  • Being an altar boy taught him a lot about discipline and responsibility.
  • The two altar boys stood silently on either side of the celebrant.
  • Did you ever consider becoming an altar boy when you were a child?
  • The altar boy's white surplice was immaculately clean and pressed.
  • A former altar boy, he now volunteers in other church activities.
  • Although he was nervous, the altar boy performed his role perfectly during the Easter Mass.