Purpose: To proclaim the Word of God to the assembly during liturgies.
RESPOND: Be Missionary
A lector is a Minister of the Word who proclaims God’s Word to the assembled faith community. Liturgical proclamation of the Word is an awesome responsibility to which one is called and into which one is formed. Being a lector is more than reading. This ministry involves studying, preparing and gaining an understanding of God’s Word that can be transferred to the assembly in a clear and understandable manner. The vital role of the lector is to communicate the depth and importance of the scriptures. Training is provided.