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About the Ministry of the Word
Ministers of the Word do more than read words on a page. Their role is to bring to life the Word of God for the gathered community. This involves a number of elements, including clarity, voice projection, and expression.
Ministers of the Word need to be well-prepared and have spent time praying with and reflecting on the scripture they proclaim. To assist with this, the parish provides all readers with materials to assist them in proclaiming the Word effectively. A compulsory annual formation workshop is held in October, and practices may be called for important times of the year.
A good Minister of the Word will know what they’re reading, will be heard by everyone in the church, and will read in such a way that people will want to listen, fostering in them a love for the Word of God.
Resources for Ministers of the Word
Formation workshops
Formation workshop: The Celebration of Mass
Formation workshop: Biblical Literary Genres
Formation workshop: Spiritual Preparation
Formation workshop: Technical Preparation
Formation workshop: Putting Technical Skills into Practice
Ministry guidelines
Instructions for Ministers of the Word
Parish resources
Online resource with readings, commentary and advice for proclaiming the scriptures on Sundays and feast days. Specifically designed for the preparation of Ministers of the Word in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish.
Documents of the Church
Lectionary for Mass: Introduction
Introduction to the book of readings for Mass. Includes important information about the importance of the Word of God, ministries in the Liturgy of the Word, as well as the structure and arrangement of the lectionary.
Liturgy 