Becoming a Reader

This ministry calls us to be servants of the Living Word of God. In proclaiming the readings at liturgy, the reader does more than simply read. This is a sacred task of a high order into which only those who are sufficiently qualified are permitted to read. A reader’s spirituality must include an understanding of Holy Scripture as God’s Living Word made present to mankind throughout history, but most fully present in the person of Jesus Christ, the Word made flesh. 1) Richard R. Gaillardetz, Ph.D. Becoming Word for One Another: A Spirituality for Lectors. Liguori Press. 2002

Becoming a Reader

Good Shepherd conducts training for new readers in the spring and fall. Dates for training will be posted in "Upcoming events" below and publicized in the bulletin and e-newsletter.

Readers are fully initiated, practicing Catholics whose lives witness to the Word which they proclaim. General requirements include being fully initiated (e.g., confirmed and has received first Eucharist).