Understanding the Sacred Ministry of Lector in Liturgy
Explore the significance of being a Lector in the Church, proclaiming God's Word, and engaging with the parish community through sacred readings and reflections.
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Lectors Workshop http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/San_Agustin_Cathedral.JPG/220px-San_Agustin_Cathedral.JPG Laredo Diocese CoA.jpg Diocese of Laredo Bishop James A. Tamayo D.D 2012-2013
Diocesan Committee on Liturgy and Divine Worship: The Presenters You!
Of what value is the Ministry of Lector Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy: Christ is present in His word since it is He Himself who speaks when the Holy Scriptures are read in the Church. People hear God s Word, not read. Christ speaks through you. Spoken Word, Dynamic Word, spoken by God. The story of Mary s visit to Elizabeth: not when she saw Mary, but when she heardMary s greeting! http://ts3.mm.bing.net/images/thumbnail.aspx?q=4968148207536014id=e40140a6f7389b44e23c3a07fefc52fe
So HOW you proclaim IS IMPORTANT! Word comes alive! Your role: http://ts2.mm.bing.net/images/thumbnail.aspx?q=4913739555930253id=5ec1c1b0aef53b9d5f29492f01ced6bc To let it come alive first in YOU.
The Importance of the Word of God God s word is primarily spoken and proclaimed. What about those who READ from the missalette? Use the beautiful book of the Lectionary to surround the experience with beauty. Think of the people who cannot go to Communion you bring His Presence to them in His Word. Think of the people who cannot read. You proclaim to them. Your proclamation has power & importance. God s Word has power beyond all other words
What is Gods Word? God s word is Jesus Christ. Reveals our deepest nature as His people. By His Word He makes Himself present to us. He calls your parish community into being Your purpose is to encounter Jesus, to celebrate Jesus. If truly proclaimed, things happen! Not simply history, but enacted anew, now in my parish.
Small group sharing What struck you from the presentation?.... What more could you add?.... http://ts1.mm.bing.net/images/thumbnail.aspx?q=4754142880204504id=b3c4c5ae07346b6e500f7ad64155e97f
Preparation for serving as a Lector Is it OK to pick anyone when you need a lector? http://ts1.mm.bing.net/images/thumbnail.aspx?q=4587111589347364id=199d774eed0fce2fdb6cc064f1848645 Two stories
http://ts3.mm.bing.net/images/thumbnail.aspx?q=4967010034188782id=a3dea59fa7b1b5d67e62bf703169b434http://ts3.mm.bing.net/images/thumbnail.aspx?q=4967010034188782id=a3dea59fa7b1b5d67e62bf703169b434 You knew the text, I knew the author. No matter how impressive your platform skills are, when you don t know what you re reading about, the congregation is the first to pick it up.
Remote Preparation Read the bible often. Pray with the Gospels and psalms. Learn all you can about the bible from good Catholic sources. The Diocese has a Pastoral Institute which has many good courses near you. Look for them. Pray the rosary and other devotions. http://ts1.mm.bing.net/images/thumbnail.aspx?q=5005999734784088id=fefa5607e647facb7f5693f2ecc67adf
LIVE in the PRESENCE of GOD. As your time allows, be in a prayer group or movement. Be a model for others even when not in the ambo. http://ts3.mm.bing.net/images/thumbnail.aspx?q=4857711715353170id=4ee0d443fcbd3164766f6f8cdfa3d573 SILENCE. Quiet your heart, pause, God is present in the silence. Psalm 45:1 Be still and know that I am God.
Proximate Preparation Be very familiar with what will proclaim. Your advance study: In context of whole of scripture. Within context of the liturgical year. Within context of the other readings of the day.
Study and practice throughout the week. See in your packet, at the end of the booklet, in the Reference Information and Material a sheet called: A suggested Method of Preparation for Proclaiming a Reading . http://ts4.mm.bing.net/th?id=I.4666706087185135pid=15.1
Dress How we dress to proclaim the Word is important. Reflect the dignity of the Word.
http://ts2.mm.bing.net/th?id=I.5049091299017757pid=15.1 Help the assembly to focus on God and his Word. Don t distract by your clothes or posture http://ts2.mm.bing.net/images/thumbnail.aspx?q=5062985374826937id=62aa6712bb5ac4813622592e791d9e7b http://ts2.mm.bing.net/th?id=I.4961997931743689pid=15.1
Time for questions . This concludes Part I of the Lector Workshop Proceed now to have a 10 minute break and then continue with: Public Speaking Skills to Learn and Practice
