Your Role The role of lector is extremely important - you are proclaiming the Word of GOD as opposed to merely reading a novel or newspaper article. The goal is not to dramatize the reading but to present the inspired writing in a way that allows the listener to focus on the words, reflect on them and personalize them. You are giving voice to the Word of God! |
Announcement Line The lead-in or announcement line tells the listeners from whom or from where the reading comes, e.g. A reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Romans. Proclaim the announcement line loudly and clearly. And always pause... for a few healthy seconds after the line is read. This will give the assembly a chance to place the prophet, era or Biblical location in their minds and ready them to actively listen to the passage. |
Eye Contact
You may be doing everything else right—maintaining proper pace, pausing effectively, and speaking in a clear, engaging manner—but if you don't make eye contact with your listeners, you won't connect with them. Here are some of the best times to look directly at your audience:
Once you're comfortable, gradually incorporate more. |
DEFINITION OF TERMS
Liturgy: official public worship of the Church, of which Eucharist is first and foremost.
Ambo: Also known as Lectern or Pulpit, this is the sacred space from which the word of God is proclaimed.
It is reserved for the readings, the psalm and the Easter Proclamation (Exsultet). It is also used for the homily and the Universal Prayer.
Lectionary: the book used at Mass that contains the Scripture passages for the First Reading, Responsorial Reading and Second Reading. This book is not carried in procession.
Book of the Gospels: a separate book from the Lectionary that contains the Gospel Readings used at Mass and is carried in procession.
Liturgy: official public worship of the Church, of which Eucharist is first and foremost.
Ambo: Also known as Lectern or Pulpit, this is the sacred space from which the word of God is proclaimed.
It is reserved for the readings, the psalm and the Easter Proclamation (Exsultet). It is also used for the homily and the Universal Prayer.
Lectionary: the book used at Mass that contains the Scripture passages for the First Reading, Responsorial Reading and Second Reading. This book is not carried in procession.
Book of the Gospels: a separate book from the Lectionary that contains the Gospel Readings used at Mass and is carried in procession.
Available August 29th