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Read Slowly
Processwith the
Celebrant before and after mass
Bow or Genuflect when entering and exiting the
Sanctuary
EXCEPT when you are holding the Lectionary
Do not bow
Lectors
OVERVIEWLITURGY OF THE WORD
BODY LANGUAGE
CHURCH ALTARREVERENCE & DISPOSITION
ATTIRE
ApproachDelivery
Eye ContactUsing Voice
Who are we?
We are Ministers of the Church
Presenters/Readers at the
Eucharistic CelebrationsMinisters of the Word
(Vatican II)
Called to
“PROCLAIM” the
WORD of God
Members of the church
congregation
Fulfilling a mission to
our community -
Service in Humility
Sacred duty
involves sharing of
one’s own faith.
What is our Role?
A good lector allows the people to sense the presence of the living Jesus through his/her Proclamation of the Word
Lectors
OVERVIEWLITURGY OF THE WORD
BODY LANGUAGE
CHURCH ALTARREVERENCE & DISPOSITION
ATTIRE
ApproachDelivery
Eye ContactUsing Voice
The Whole Eucharistic Celebration
LITURGY
of the
WORD
Scripture Readings
Homily
Creed
Intercessions
LITURGY
of the
EUCHARIST
Preparation
Eucharistic Prayer
Communion Rite
The Word of God has the powerto challenge, comfort, and build the Community
• Do you clearly understand the passage?
• Can you read effectively without understanding what the Sacred Writer is saying?
• Read and reflect on what the Word is saying to you
• Break the word with fellow lectors and share the message
Sacred readings: part of the Church’s liturgyDo not take too long in place, nor exit in a jarring fashion
Never Read
without Preparation
Take time to read the
passage over and over for
familiarity and confidence
Each passage has a
different message
Let the words come alive
and speak to you
Check difficult words
particularly in the Old
Testaments
Be sure your
pronunciation is correct
Do not “stumble” and
sound unsure at the lectern
Lectors
OVERVIEWLITURGY OF THE WORD
BODY LANGUAGE
CHURCH ALTARREVERENCE & DISPOSITION
ATTIRE
ApproachDelivery
Eye ContactUsing Voice
BODY LANGUAGE: EYE CONTACT
Very important part of
the body languageOnly possible if
thoroughly familiar
Remember those
sitting at the sides
Alternate glances
while reading
one side, then the other
“Scanning” 90° or 180° is distracting
Do not rush
Look at the congregation
Slow down…like an airplane
making a soft landing
BODY LANGUAGE: EYE CONTACT
Taking a deep breathbefore starting, then say:
“A reading from the Prophet Isaiah”
Pause for 5 secsbefore saying:
“The Word of the Lord”
Position comfortably6~8” is a safe distance
Do not ignore feedbackstop and move away
turn off mic
calmly seek assistance
begin the reading again
BODY LANGUAGE: USING VOICE
Proclaim slowly
Do not over-dramatize
Employ different voices
with voice change and
emphasis
Read with variation and
emotionBUT:
BODY LANGUAGE: USING VOICE
Practice deep breathing
Breath supports the voice
A deep breath will calm your nerves
BODY LANGUAGE: USING VOICE
BODY LANGUAGE: USING VOICE
Good articulation is very important
Do not be afraid to open your mouth Good idea to exercise your lips and jaws before reading
1-dot pausecolons, commas
BODY LANGUAGE: USING VOICE
Employ a good long “5-dot” pause to end the Reading
Pause for variety
2-dot pausesemi-colons
3-dot pausefull stop,
exclamation marks
Pronounce every syllable
Distinctiveness
BODY LANGUAGE: USING VOICE
?:,;.
Watch out for “dentals”
like D’s and T’s
Inflections
Lectors
OVERVIEWLITURGY OF THE WORD
BODY LANGUAGE
CHURCH ALTARREVERENCE & DISPOSITION
ATTIRE
ApproachDelivery
Eye ContactUsing Voice
PRIMARY SYMBOL IS THE ALTAR ITSELF
if the Blessed Sacrament/Tabernacle is not on the central axis, procession
should make a profound bow to the Altar
Why does the Celebrant kiss the Altar twice:
Before & After Mass?
Blessed and consecrated
with the Chrism Oilmakes it the MOST SACRED and
HOLY Feature at Mass
Only ONE ALTAR
in each Church –
as there is only
ONE CHRIST
This focus ends when the Celebrant says,
“The Mass is ended… Go in the Peace of Christ”
Only during mass does the Altar takes
precedence over the Tabernacle Transformation of the Body & Blood of Christ
Sacred Consecration
Genuflect and bow to the Altar during Mass
Lectors
OVERVIEWLITURGY OF THE WORD
BODY LANGUAGE
CHURCH ALTARREVERENCE & DISPOSITION
ATTIRE
ApproachDelivery
Eye ContactUsing Voice
Reverence & Disposition
• Spend a few moments in prayer before reading
• Carry the “Lectionary” high with grace and dignity
• Handle with care & reverenceit is a tabernacle of the Lord’s presence
• At the sanctuary, gently place the lectionary on the lectern
• Stand next to the Lecturn• After the celebrant is at the
altar, descend, bow and return to your pew
During Mass, bow towards the Altar
Before/After mass, bow towards the Tabernacle
Stand at the lectern (ambo)
take your time…
couple of deep breaths
adjust the mike to a comfortable position ;
• When proclaiming, maintain eye contact
• 5-dot pause, then begin reading, slowly
• Do not rush
• After the last line of scripture…
bow your head and take another 5-dot pause;
look up again at the congregation
and say: “The Word of the Lord”
A reading from the Prophet Isaiah
A reading from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah
Examples
Book of Wisdom… Proverbs… Sirach… Songs…
Prophet Jeremiah… Ezekiel… Joel… Zechariah…
Lectors
OVERVIEWLITURGY OF THE WORD
BODY LANGUAGE
CHURCH ALTARREVERENCE & DISPOSITION
ATTIRE
ApproachDelivery
Eye ContactUsing Voice
“Sunday best”
CHRIST IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PERSONat the Eucharistic Celebration and we have been invited to His Paschal Meal
• Liturgical GarbNOT necessary
• Reverence & Dignity
Please avoid jeans
shorts or culottes “spaghetti” straps – tees
mini-skirts
“flip flop” sandals
or lazy slipperselegant high heel sandals are ok
Practice! Be familiar with the
readings
Check the lectionaryMark the correct page
Be ready!At least 15 minutes
BEFORE Mass
Assembleat the entrance of the Church
Wait for the Presider to
stand at the Altardescends, bow & return to your pew
Proceed directly to
the lecternbefore incensing begins
BEHIND Altar Serversbut IN FRONT of Presider and
Co-celebrants
Carry the
Lectionary HIGH,when processing
Be conscious of the tips
we have covered
You are responsible for finding your
own substitute if you cannot perform duty
Conclude and descend
in a dignified manner
TAKE-AWAY MESSAGES
You are the instrument of God – privileged and chosen
Yours is to PROCLAIM the WORD of GOD
PREPARE the WORD which is yours to speak
Study the scriptures you have been invited to proclaim
Share the WORD with the worshipping community
Yours is the task of telling the salvation story
Anyone can read scripture in public,
ONLY believers can PROCLAIM the word of God
Give your role as a Minister of the Word
AWESOME REVERENCE AND DIGNITY
Franciscan Friar B. Lester
trained lectors in Singapore
Fr Ron Lewinsky
Liturgist from Chicago
GOD DESERVES ONLY THE BEST THAT WE CAN GIVE!
Not proclaiming theWORD of God properly and clearly is an “insult” to Godif the congregation does not
understand what you are Proclaiming
If the Lector is lacking in fulfilling his/her commitment and
responsibility as a Lector and is clearly not suitable for the Ministry he/she is in … it is the responsibility
of the lector to “bow out” of the ministry because he/she is not giving
his/her best to the Church and Assembly. Find another ministry that
might suit him/her better
PARTING ADVICE FROM THE ORDAINED MINISTRY
You are responsibleIf you are unable to meet your obligations,
you are expected to find a substitute
Except for unforeseen circumstances
Mic CheckPREPARATION
Avoid “spitting” into the michint: you are too close
Stay at least 6” awayyour voice will be muffled so you won’t be heard
Ensure readings are at
the correct pages
Check the Lectionary
Keep a Low Profile
Attention should be on the
Celebrant and the
Eucharist
Avoid unnecessary movement
Stand at the lectern only
when the role requires you
The Order of the Mass
Roman Rites
Introductory
RitesLITURGY
of the
WORD
Biblical Readings
Homily
Creed
Intercessions
Concluding
Rite LITURGY
of the
EUCHARIST
Preparation
Eucharistic Prayer
Communion Rite
Know your cues
Entrance Hymn
Introductory Rites
1st Reading
2nd Reading
Gospel
Homily
Profession of Faith
Creed
Intercessory Prayers
Let us pray…
Offertory Hymn
Eucharist
Presentation of the Gifts
Thanksgiving Rites
Communion Rites Sharing with EMs
Communion Reminders
Communion
Parish Announcements
Concluding Rite
Recessional Hymn
“Welcome to Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish
Today we celebrate - the 1st Sunday in Ordinary time …
Please rise and join our choir in singing the Entrance Hymn…
Greet congregation
Announce Mass
Wait for cue from L1
Quality content
Reasonably brief
4 Intercessory Prayers Max+ 1 personal petition
For the Pope and the Church
For local community and parish needs
For the poor and desolate
Any world events e.g. floods, earthquakes, epidemics, war,etc
Invite congregation to raise personal petitions in silence
Intercessory Prayers are prepared for
Commentators who may wish to use them
Note some small detailsLet us pray…
Offertory Hymn
Eucharist
Presentation of the Gifts
Thanksgiving Rites
Communion Rites Sharing with EMs
Communion Reminders
Communion
Parish Announcements
Concluding Rite
Recessional Hymn
Invite congregationto sit down
Coordinate timingwith choir
Thank congregationfor participating
a pleasant Sunday and a good week ahead
Crossing legs?
Proper Etiquette
in the Santuary
Where should I
stand?Should I genuflect
or bow every time
I go up and down
the sanctuary?
Announcements:avoid “re-hashing” the bulletin
Highlight only important items/events that need reminding
Days of Obligation
Special Feasts
Notable Festivities
Caritas Needs
during Lent & Advent