Lectors

A lector is the person who proclaims the first and second reading at Mass. This person also may lead the Psalm (in the absence of a cantor).

A lector must have the qualifications listed below and have a desire to minister in this capacity at the Mass. This ministry in the Church requires a person who is of excellent character and serious about the practice of his or her faith.

The lector must believe that Sacred Scripture is the Word of God and have deep respect for God's presence in that Word.