Introduction

Lectors play a very important and distinct role in the celebration of the liturgy – they proclaim the Word of God. Because of the importance of this ministry, attention must be given to intensive training, practice, and prayers before a lector proclaims the Word of God. This is to ensure that the Word of God is proclaimed clearly to the people of God in worship. To this effect, lectors at Holy Family of Nazareth (HFN) must arrange ways to come together as a ministry several times during the year to reflect together on their functions and help one another in living out the demands of the ministry effectively. This calls for setting aside times for required lector development workshops and training throughout the year. A lector who reads the Word of God must be ready to receive positive feedback with humility in areas that need improvement.

Periodically, and as the need arises, HFN will continue to create guidelines suitable for the local practice of the parish community.

General Information

Before you can Lector, you must:

• Be a baptized Catholic in good standing.

• Be a registered HFN parishioner.

• Be a safe environment-certified parishioner (for 21 year olds and above).

• Be commissioned in the Parish.

• Attend a Lector development workshop.

All Lectors:

• Always dress appropriately (Sunday best) for Mass, especially on the day you are reading. See guidelines from Father Dankasa: Modesty in Dressing_FrDankasa.pdf

• Attend lector workshops at least 2 times a year, once every 6 months. Those who have not will be deactivated until they attend a workshop.

• It is important not to neglect your spiritual formation and devotion.

• Communicate as soon as possible if you are not able to attend to your assigned Sunday schedule, request a sub, or inform the coordinators.

Coordinators: 

John Duncan - goodoldbear2@gmail.com, Ebele Agu – ebeleagu@hotmail.com

Meeting Days – 2nd Saturday of the Month from 9:30 am to 10:30 am in the Sanctuary.