Those who serve as lectors:
The persons who serve in the role of lector are chosen by their respective pastor/parochial administrator/parish life collaborator or chaplain. Chosen persons must be fully initiated, mature, members of the Church, who have by their actual Christian living shown that they have taken their faith seriously. They should embody the Christian life of service and be willing to grow in their love for the Eucharist.
Qualifications:
The following are qualifications for a person to serve as lector in the Diocese of Covington. A lector must:
Fully Initiated in the Church
Be Catholic and have received all of the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist)
Regular Participation in the liturgy:
Live his or her life in such a way that their love for the Eucharist is evident by their regular participation in the Eucharist liturgy
Acceptance of teachings:
Demonstrate acceptance of the teachings of the Church by his/her way of life.
Formed to carry out this ministry:
Be adequately formed to carry out this ministry as the Church intends and take part in continuing formation through parish and/or diocesan workshops and/or retreats.
Be chosen by…
Be chosen by their pastor/parochial administrator/parish life collaborator or chaplain for a four-year term renewable
16 years old
Be at least sixteen (16) years old
Not under penalty:
not labor under a canonical penalty whether imposed or declared (e.g., not be in an invalid marriage or be a laicized cleric; see RS 168)
Commit to a faithful presence:
Commit to a faithful and reliable presence at the liturgies to which they have been assigned
General information:
Training is required at both the Diocesan and Parish levels. Also please see the Norms for Lectors PDF regarding lector guidelines.
Diocesan training:
Please click the link for more information regarding the schedules at the Diocesan level.
Contact us:
For more information about being a lector please contact the parish office.