Any active adult parishioner in communion with the Church.

Preparation:

Arrive at church 15 minutes before Mass begins.

Proclamation of the Word:

1. The proclamation of the Word of God is truly a service to the Church. Lectors bring the living Word of God to the liturgical assembly. The ministry of the Word should, therefore, be treated seriously and with great dignity. (GIRM 55)

2. The Word of God is not merely read during the liturgy. It is proclaimed, yet not with theatrical show. Effective proclamation involves the delivery of the message with clarity, conviction and appropriate pace. It demands the ability to evoke faith in others by demonstrating one’s own faith. Proclamation is a special ministry which presupposes faith. IT also rouses faith in those who hear the Word proclaimed. (LM Intro 55)

3. Ideally, the assembly should listen to the proclamation of the scriptures and not read along in a missalette. In the act of communal listening, the worshippers experience not only unity among themselves but also to the presence of Christ speaking to them through the Word. Pastors and lectors need, however, to be attentive to special needs of the hearing impaired. (LM Intro 7, 37)