Lectors
The Ministry of Lector, or of Proclaiming the Word, is one of the more important
ministries restored by the Second Vatican Council. The Lector, along with
the Presider of the Liturgy, is entrusted with the task of making the Word
of God come alive by proclaiming it for the community. All through scripture
we are told about the power of the Word of God spoken to the prophets and
the people. It is no less powerful today when proclaimed as part of the liturgy.
God is present in the proclaimed Word.
This Ministry, therefore, is an essential and important part of the liturgy.
The minister has the responsibility to proclaim the Word in such a way that
the words are clearly heard by the listeners and the meaning is clear. It
requires personal skills as a reader and sufficient training and preparation
to be able to carry out the task in the best possible manner. Lectors are
given adequate time in training to ensure that they are capable and comfortable
with the task and are given sufficient time to prepare for their scheduled
assignments.
The dignity and importance of their ministry is enhanced by their participatiion
in the opening and closing procession.
CONTACT: Pat Mulligan
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