As the congregation listens to our reading of 10 tips for. Ignatius, which is in the front of the missal and may be projected for the congregation please verify during the entrance procession. Instructions for lectors for the liturgical year 2015 2016 page 2 of 5 preparing before mass arrive about 15 minutes before mass to prepare to read. It is a privilege that also involves responsibility and disciplined training. As an option the lector may sit in the pew reserved for ushers before mass. The lector will process in, in front of the celebrant, with the book of gospels unless the deacon is present. A close look at upcoming sunday readings, focusing on the lectors understanding and proclamation. Begin the second reading a reading from the book of.
Silcc lector ministry training terminology lectors need to know. For instance, barrabus may be listed as buhrabus or capernaum as kuhpernum. Gdg8 october 2011 page 1 guidelines for lectors archdiocese of philadelphia office for divine worship general information the introduction to the lectionary for mass 1998 and the general instruction of the roman missal 2011 provide the churchs liturgical theological foundations for the announcement of the word of god in the celebration of the sacred liturgy. Please show up if you have been scheduled for a mass. Once the first lector or the cantor finishes the psalm, stand and process to the altar. Hold the book high so you can see where you are going.
A lector must have the qualifications listed below and have a desire to minister in this capacity at the eucharistic liturgy. Recommended resources for lectors using lectors notes. Summary 2 read slowly process with the celebrant before and after mass bow or genuflect when entering and exiting the sanctuary except when you are holding the lectionary do not bow 3. Then, read them aloud to yourself, or with other family members. Guide for lectors, liturgy training publications, chicago 5. Also, the lector workbook provides guidelines for pronunciation for many. Thus, individuals who are not able to proclaim the readings in a clear manner that expresses the dignity of scripture may not be suited for this service in. You should be fully initiated and a practicing member of the church.
Joe moreira of singapore has some very interesting thoughts on training lectors new june 6. Lessons training as to the various structures to the mass as there have been occasions that the deacon or priest want the lector to do a reading or do something specific that is not the usual format. Many parishes have webpages for their lector ministry. Then gets the book of the gospels from the sacristy and goes to the main entrance of the church. A workshop for lectors and other proclaimers duration. A liturgically literate friend once asked why i write lector s notes when any lector could get that great workbook from ltp. Edition, liturgy training publications, given to lectors each year cycles a, b, c mic stem adjustable part of the microphone at the ambo. Workbook for lectors, gospel readers, and proclaimers of the word 2015 usa marielle frigge osb, daniel j. Usually during the school year, trainers conduct the training program for the altar server candidates. If your parish does not have a pronunciation guide, contact liturgy training publications in chicago, il. Arrival at mass lectors should arrive 2025 minutes before mass to sign in.
These orders porter lector, exorcist, and acolyte were ordained to carry out a specific. Please request a substitute if you are unable to cover your scheduled time. The term active implies ready to serve, meaning lector will be scheduled to serve when the new. Familiarize yourself with the following documents shown in blue. By exercising the eyes and training the brain we can increase the activity in the brain, which plays a central role in mental health and ability. This person also may lead the prayers of the faithful at mass. His her name will then be submitted to the office of liturgy and sacraments to be added to the active lector roster. On the ministry of parish lector amazon web services. Jun 27, 2015 lectors workshop 2015 guting sacred heart 1.
As the congregation listens to our reading of 10 tips for reading. Lectors voice should be strong and their speech clear enough that the assembly is able to understand. Being truly suited also implies the necessary talents to serve as a lector. A man may also be instituted installed as a reader by the bishop who is preparing for holy orders. Lectors notes try to serve the church by helping lectors prepare to proclaim the scriptures in our sunday assemblies. Requirements to become a reader lector sacred heart catholic church, elgin, texas 1. Lectoring meetingpracticetrainingfellowship 18, 2015 6. The lector will ordinarily carry in the book of gospels if there is a deacon serving, he will carry the book instead, and you will not be part of the procession. The lector shall then return to the foyer to assist the with the greeting of the people. Here is a eight minute video that i call the lector 10 commandments. The link to this peripatetic essay is up to date as of october, 2015. It is eight courses and they give you an excellent background in the scriptures, the catechism of the catholic church, the sacraments, commandments, christian. Its the only pdf viewer that can open and interact with all types of pdf content, including. Liturgy training publications seems to have a new author do this book every liturgical year.
A helpful tool in advertising lector assignment switches. Additional training is required for other services, including. Useful websites for lectors lectors proclaim gods word. Diocesan training for extraordinary ministers of holy communion, lectors.
Workshops for ministry leaders roman catholic archdiocese of. At the end of training, a lector candidate must sign the lector ministry commitment form. Also, the lector workbook provides guidelines for pronunciation for many, though not all, historical names and places in the readings. Minor orders from the earliest times, the church had a number of minor orders which were responsible for performing various ministerial functions in the liturgy. Workbook for lectors, gospel readers, and proclaimers of the word. A lector must have the qualifications listed below and have a desire to minister to this capacity at the eucharistic liturgy. Please arrive 1015 minutes prior to mass, dressed appropriately, and let the sacristan andor priest know that you are there. Tech gurus use the term responsive formatting for web pages that automatically configure their elements to the users device. Silcc lector ministry training terminology lectors need to. Silcc lector ministry training terminology lectors need to know silcc lector training cs 920 acolyte an instituted minister of the church who assists a priest in a liturgical service altar the table where celebration of eucharist takes place altar server a male or female who serves the presider at mass ambo where scripture proclamation, homily and prayer of the faithful are given. If you have any opinions on these webpages or would like to suggest other parish webpages for lectors please email me. Make sure the lectionary is on the ambo and the ribbon is in place. A lectors guide and commentary alectorsguide andcommentary assists those whose calling, responsibility, and privilege it is to proclaim the word of god through the public reading of holy scripture.
Ushers in the spirit of reverence and respect for of christ our lord present in the tabernacle and for parishioners who are praying please do not hold conversations in the foyer. The lector comes to know these not as bible history, but as the story that gives meaning to our lives. Diocesan trainings for lectors and extraordinary ministers lc. Instructions for lectors blessed sacrament hollywood. Bless our brothers and sisters, who have responded to the needs of our parish and wish to commit themselves to your service. The transmission of the word is an event that we cannot know how it will be received or understood or how it might touch an emotion or event that has occurred in another persons life. Bringing the holy scriptures into your home is rewarding by itself. This includes being current on all sacraments, including baptism, first communion and confirmation. Workbook for lectors, gospel readers, and proclaimers of the word 2015 usa. Diocesan trainings for lectors and extraordinary ministers. A handbook for lectors god of glory, your beloved son has shown us that true worship comes from humble and contrite hearts. Lector s notes should be easily readable on any device, including smallscreen ones like cell phones and tablets.
Labonline is compiled in a course format that is structured as an accurate intervention system with exercises to develop appropriate physical and mental efficiencies which will give you, our user. Connection via network first of all connect the ethernet communication interface at the lector6xx to the network e. And now, its connected to the adobe document cloud. Download and print all 20 pages of the following document. Workbook for lectors, gospel readers, and proclaimers of the. This person also may lead the prayers to the faithful at mass. What began as liturgy training programs in the 1960s has blossomed into the premier publisher of liturgical and pastoral materials in the englishspeaking world. A lector should be free of any canonical penalty and be living a life that befits the ministry to be undertaken. Grant that their ministry may be fruitful and our worship pleasing in your sight. Lector proclaiming tips lector training and development.
Not knowing about the workbook, i got a copy, and found it very good. A lector is the person who proclaims the first or second reading at mass. Lector is expected to continue to develop proclamation skill through attendance at silcc lector trainingrefresher sessions and proclamation workshops. Our lady of the snows catholic church liturgical year 20152016 instructions for the lector introduction the lector proclaims the word of god to the congregation in a clear and compelling manner, and so inspires the congregation to ponder and meditate on gods word in their daily lives. The book of the gospels not the lectionary should be in the sacristy where it is kept for the lector until the beginning of mass. Steeped in the spirit of liturgical renewal and founded upon the principles outlined in sacrosanctum concilium, liturgy training publications has grown immensely over the years.
Workbook for lectors, gospel readers, and proclaimers of. The lector reads the announcements in the celebrants book before the mass begins. Pastoral press, the book publishing division of oregon catholic press, 5536 ne hassalo. Having a structured time to learn, practice and fellowship can only enhance the lector ministry.
Many of these pages contain scheduling information and or policies and procedures. Lector a person commissioned to proclaim holy scriptures in. A liturgically literate friend once asked why i write lectors notes when any lector could get that great workbook from ltp. For each days first and second readings and occasionally for the gospel, the notes give the historical and theological background, plus suggestions on oral interpretation. The first lector listed on the schedule for the service indicates lector 1 and the second, lector 2. A comprehensive resource for proclaimers of the word. At least once during the week, read through the readings a few times.
Be at least 16 years old high school training for lectors and extraordinary. Suggested registration process for liturgical ministers diocese of. Welcome to all lectors at sacred heart catholic church. Adobe acrobat reader dc software is the free global standard for reliably viewing, printing, and commenting on pdf documents. Michaels, the lector coordinator distributes a lector contact list with each new quarterly schedule noting the phone and email contact information for all lectors. Lectors formation process good shepherd catholic church. Resources for lectors roman catholic diocese of burlington. This book has all the readings for the entire liturgical year along with pronunciations and commentary. The appendix to this manual has suggested prayer forms for all liturgy. As the congregation listens to our reading of gods word, they are especially open to the message that, through our lips, will be passed on to them. The servers will go first, you will follow, and the celebrant will follow you. Lessonstraining as to the various structures to the mass as there have been occasions that the deacon or priest want the lector to do a reading or do something specific that is not the usual format. We can supply you with connecting cables for lector63x64x65x on request.
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