The Lector at Mass
“The reader has his own proper function in the Eucharistic celebration and should exercise this even though ministers of a higher rank may be present” The ministry of reader, conferred through a liturgical rite must be held in respect”. (General Principles for the Liturgical Celebration of the Word of God, 51) “It is necessary for those who exercise the ministry of reader, even though they have not received are not institution be truly qualified and carefully prepared, so that the faithful may develop a love for Sacred Scripture from listening to the sacred readings. “The technical preparation should make the readers more skilled in the art of reading publicly, either with the power of their own voice or with the help of sound equipment. (General Principles for the Liturgical Celebration of the Word of God, 55).
The requirements to be a Lector are:
- Registered Member of St. Gabriel, St. Nicholas, or Prince of Peace.
- Fully initiated Roman Catholic (received Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist)
- At least 16 years old.
- If married, must be a validly married in the Catholic Church by a Priest or Deacon.
- Participating Catholic (attends Mass every Sunday and make regular confession).
- Attend required trainings as scheduled.
For more information about the lector ministry please contact the parish office at 360-876-2762, or email Mark McKibben, Director of Liturgy for Parish Family 52 at markmck@stnicholascc.org .
Your information will be given to the Lector Coordinator, who will contact you and set up a training date.