Lectors

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Mission
Requirements
Skills Needed
Training
Formation
Time Commitment
Additional Information

Mission
Lectors proclaim the Scriptures, at our weekend, weekday and holy day liturgies, relating Christian teachings through the Word of God.

Requirements
Those participating in the lector ministry should be motivated by spiritual reasons: the desire to proclaim the Word of God so that people listen and understand. They must be willing to devote significant preparation time before each scheduled lector assignment.

Skills Needed
Public speaking ability (enunciation, projection, expression), and a willingness to respond to suggestions for improvement.

Training
All lectors attend orientation (about 2 hours) and participate in two or more individual coaching sessions.

Youth lectors generally participate in individual coaching sessions before each lector assignment, with times that fit their personal schedule.  Less coaching may be needed as students gain experience.

Formation
Adult lectors are required to participate in 1-2 formation opportunities each calendar year. The parish provides opportunities for lectors to meet their formation requirements (e.g., Scripture classes, adult Christian Formation, speaking skill workshops, etc.).

Time Commitment

• Training and formation are as noted above. Formation opportunities are as short as one hour, or as long as a semester. Individuals choose how they will meet their requirements.
• Preparation is needed before each lector assignment. The time varies by individual and by difficulty of readings.
• Adult lector assignments are approximately once a month.
• Youth lector assignments are generally once every 6-8 weeks. The frequency depends on the student’s wishes.

Additional Information
For more information, contact the Lector Coordinator.

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