General Principles Reading and Explaining the Word of God When the Sacred Scriptures are read in the Church, God himself speaks to his people, and Christ, present in his word, proclaims the …

Lectors are fully initiated, practicing Catholics whose lives witness to the Word which they proclaim.On special occasions and for pastoral reasons, a young person who is not yet fully …

Feb 2, 2024 · Lectors play a crucial role in bringing the Word of God to the faithful during the liturgical celebrations. Understanding the Scriptures goes beyond mere reading; it involves …

Lector's Notes try to serve the Church by helping lectors prepare to proclaim the Scriptures in our Sunday assemblies. For each day's first and second readings (and occasionally for the …

Instituted lectors, either men or women (since the 2021 motu proprio Spiritus Domini), [5] are obliged, when proclaiming the readings at Mass, to wear an alb or an "other suitable attire that …

Lectors or readers are part of this movement, with the special responsibility for the public reading or proclamation of the Scriptures. They play a key role in the very important part of the Mass …

May 16, 2021 · Preparation Lectors should familiarize themselves with their respective readings during the week prior to their designated duty. They should pray over, read, and practice …

The lectors most basic purpose is to keep alive and proclaim the Scriptures during the liturgy of the Word. Lectors need to be prepared physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, …

Oct 21, 2025 · Lectors must approach their ministry with humility, prayerfulness, and a deep respect for the sacred text they are called to proclaim. The role of a lector is not merely to read …

Review the weekly readings in the “Workbook for Lectors and Gospel Readers” and/or from the USCCB readings links listed under “Resources” in the MSP application for the scheduled date …