Liturgy Commission
                                                                      Lectors
 

Ministry Purpose/Objective
 
To proclaim the Word of God during the Eucharistic liturgy.

                                                          Lector Member Position Description

Reports to:         Lector Chairperson or Coordinator

General Responsibilities of Every Ministry and Committee Member:

Specific Responsibilities of Lector Members

• Review and understand responsibilities outlined in the Parish Guideline for Lectors received at initial training.
  
• Implement guidelines:
  

1. Be familiar with the layout of the lectionary.
   
2. Review the assigned reading(s) (First Reading, Second Reading, General Intercessions and Announcements) for scheduled liturgy.
   
3. Proclaim reading(s) at assigned liturgy.
   
4. Proclaims readings as needed at times other than Sunday liturgy: Triduum, HolyDays, Reconciliation liturgy, etc.
   

 Special Activities

• Attends an initial orientation/training session.
  
• Attend Annual parish Ministry Recollection Day
  
• Attend Annual Parish Ministry Appreciation Day
  

Meetings

• Rehearsal for special liturgies
  

Time Commitment

• One and a half hours per assigned liturgy.
  

 

Expected Length of Commitment

• At least one year.
  

 General Qualifications Required of Every Ministry and Committee Member:

Specific Qualifications Required

• Practices the Catholic faith through regular attendance at liturgy and reception of the Sacraments.
  
• Has received the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation.
  
• Desire to proclaim God’s word.
  
• Ability to confidently speak in a clear voice with enunciation and feeling for the meaning of God’s Word.
  

 

                                         Lector Chairperson/Coordinator Position Description

Reports to:         Liturgy Commission Chairperson.

 General Responsibilities of Every Ministry and Committee Chairperson and Coordinator:

Specific Responsibilities of Lector Coordinator

• Maintains open communication with office secretary for scheduling
  
• Recruits new lectors, emphasize public speaking skills.
  
• Maintains active liturgy involvement
  
• Collaborate with Director of Liturgy on issues concerning repeated absences of lectors.
  
• Ensures that qualification standards are met and standing is good before allowing Lector responsibilities to be assumed.
  
• Organizes or conducts training for new lectors according to the guidelines set forth by the Liturgical Commission.
  
• Communicates new or changed procedures to all lectors.
  
• Serves on Liturgical Commission (or assigns delegate).
  

Special Activities

• Host an orientation for new ministers
  
• Attend Annual parish Leadership training
  
• Attend annual parish Ministry Recollection Day
  
• Annual Parish Ministry Appreciation Dinner
  
• Help with Annual Stewardship Fair
  

 Time of Commitment and Expected Length of Commitment

• Meetings are specific to number of individuals needing to be trained/updated
  
• All Commission meetings
  
• Two years, and may be extended by one year with a maximum term of three year.
  

General Qualifications Required of Every Ministry and Committee Chairperson and Coordinator:

• Specific Qualifications Required
  
• Practices the Catholic faith through regular attendance at liturgy and reception of the Sacraments.
  
• Current or previous service in lector ministry.
  
• Knowledge of scripture.
  
• Organizational skills.
  
• Knowledge of oral, public communication concepts.
  
• Ability to interact comfortably with individuals.
  
• Has received the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation.
  

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