# Acolyte ## Catechism of the Catholic Church A liturgical minister appointed to assist at liturgical celebrations. Priests and deacons receive this ministry before they are ordained. Lay men may be installed permanently in the ministry of [[acolyte]] through a rite of institution and blessing ([[1.2.3.9.p2a|ccc-903]], [[2.2.4.1.p58|ccc-1672]]).