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Guidelines For Lectors:


  • You must be grateful. You are selected by God to proclaim the Word of God.

  • From today, Love the word of God and read Bible, at least one Chapter

  • Spend one hour in prayer & you will be guided in the right direction

  • Join the Bible classes and study the Bible

  • Before you are being ordain, get yourself reconciled. Stay away from sins.

  • Remember you have been ordained

  • This is not for popularity, but for service. This is Gods work

  • If you do not read word of God, you cannot be called Proclaimer

  • Read the passage 3 times, grasp the meaning & know the emotions expressed.

  • Decide on which word or sentence you need to emphasize

  • Proclaim in front of others and take their opinion

  • To be distinct and clear, do mouth exercise. Clear your throat.

  • Wear decent clothes the day you are proclaiming the word of God

  • Bow in front of the Lectionary and not the altar

  • Adjust the mic and take a look at the faithful
  • Breathe properly. Breathe from the lungs and not from the chest.

  • Do not read : This is the 1st reading or 2nd reading or the theme at the start.

  • Proclaim clearly. Do not speed, or lower your voice at the end of the sentence

  • Proclaim in such a way that the faithful understand when there is comma, punctuation, question mark or full stop.

  • Your voice should be heard till the far end of the Church, yet not too loud

  • Proclaim spiritually so that the Word of God touches the mind of the faithful.

  • Pause for 5 seconds after each sentence.

  • When you reach the end of the reading pause for 8 seconds and then say The Word of the Lord

  • The day you are selected to read, please be present 10 minutes before the mass starts in the Sacristy & get familiar with the passage

  • Hold the Bible high and join the procession with the alter servers and priest

  • Sit on the 1st bench in front of the alter

  • If you are unable, arrange for a replacement (ordained Lectors) and ensure the Lector reaches the sacristy 10 minutes prior to the start of the mass.