KNOLTA

In the 9’century, at the synod of Mainz, a decree was passed that “every priest should have a cleric or boy to read the epistle or lesson, to answer him at Mass, and with whom he can chant the psalms.” This is a clear indication for the substitution of altar boys for minor clerics of acolyte dating back for more than 1000 years. Since this privilege was granted, Altar boys have had an active part in divine worship.

There have been hundreds of thousands of these boys whose noblest common desire is to serve, glorify and give honor to God. One fact stands out that, from among these boys servers rose some of the great Church figures like St. Francis Xavier, Cardinal New Man, St. Paschal Baylon, St. Martin De Pores and Pope Pius X.

Although St. John Bosco gave the name KNIGHTS OF THE ALTAR, Fr. Francis E. Benz was the first to formally organize and found the society for Altar boys in 1938. Fr. Benz was a priest in the Archdiocese of St. Paul Minnesota USA when Archbishop John Gregory Murray granted his approval to the organisation.

In 1998, the opportunity was also given to the ladies who desired to participate in a more intimate relationship with God.
(KNOLTA) The ministry was formed to assist the priest in the celebration of the Holy Mass at St. Thomas More in 1935.

Over the years the ministry has seen hardworking personalities who have helped in the success of the ministry. Some of these are; Michael Attiogbe, Jones K. Apedo, Foster Mawusi, Fidelis Anumu, Sebastian Addah, Dominica Anumu, Mary, Martha and Victor Awubawuni, Charles Mensah, Francis Mensah and Gideon Adu as well as Patrons in the persons of; Mary Kwame, Mary Buako and Mrs. Cynthia S. Mantey.

Objectives:
– To form a worthy guard of honour to our divine Eucharistic King, in whose service we willingly assume the dignity and honour to become knights and ladies of the altar.
– To render faithful reverence service to God by assisting his visible representatives in offering the holy sacrifice of the Mass.
– To enkindle great piety and devotion in the heart of the faithful of the congregation whom we represent at the altar.
– To foster vocation among members.