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.
