What do Lector Ministers do? When are Lectors required to meet?

The lector is one who proclaims the scriptures at Mass. While often referred to as a “reader”, the lector is actually a proclaimer and prophet in ministry to the community assembled. Whereas a reader merely recites words for the ear, a proclaimer makes the words of scripture come alive as God’s message to the heart. That is, words become the Word.

As a lector, you are not exalted at Mass, but rather humbly serve in this role and then blend back into oneness with the community. God calls you, precisely as you are, at this point in your life, to reach out to those assembled, precisely as they are, now. In this way, even though each passage has been read through Church history thousands upon thousands of times, each proclamation is completely new, and unique.

New Lector Orientation & Training is offered each month. Please contact Mark Stanley, Lector Coordinator, to let him know of your interest and find out when the next training is.