lectors

Moses said to the Lord, “Pardon your servant, Lord. I have never been eloquent, neither in the past nor since you have spoken to your servant. I am slow of speech and tongue.11 The Lord said to him, “Who gave human beings their mouths? Who makes them deaf or mute? Who gives them sight or makes them blind? Is it not I, the Lord? 12 Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say.”(Exodus)

In Liturgical celebrations, the Lector may offer announcements prior to and following the Liturgy, reads the first and second Readings, offers the Intercessions (in the absence of a deacon).

The correct participation of the Lector is critical for the understanding of the Readings since the Homily is based on what the people hear in the Readings. Lectors may be trained in the art of pronunciation, projection and inflection as well as posture and decorum. Lectors and Extraordinary Ministers of Communion are appointed by the Pastor for a period of three years.  Once appointed, they have to go through the Diocesan training when available and a training at the Parish with the coordinator of these ministries. 

“Servers, readers, commentators, and members of the choir also exercise a genuine liturgical function.” (CCC- 1143)