Your ministry as a Proclaimer of the Word gives voice to God’s word as it goes forth achieving the purpose for which God sent it. To fully understand the significance of your role is to recognize that your service is reflecting Christ’s presence in the Word that you proclaim during liturgy.
 
“He is present in His word, since it is He Himself who speaks when the holy scriptures are read in the Church.” (Sacrosanctum Concilium 7)
 
Accepting this duty, trust, and privilege requires full preparation and a willingness to grow in your relationship with God. You are agreeing to constantly hone your proclamation skills while inviting the Holy Spirit to work with you, in you, and through you to affect the hearts of the faithful. Attendance at workshops and utilization of various resources to the lector’s ministry are essential, such as the Workbook for Lectors, Gospel Readers, and Proclaimers of the Word.