ministers of the word formation: the word at mass

Ministers of the WordFormation Workshop

Today We Will– Review the parish vision and

implementation strategies

– Reflect on the Mass and how we as ministers deepen people’s faith through the Liturgy of the Word

– Review Mass procedures

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− Assembly

− Leader (Ezra)

− Prayer and blessing

− Disciples walking

− Jesus joins them

− Gather on Sunday

The Introductory Rites

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− Reading

− Giving the Sense

− Reaction to Scripture

− Speak of happenings

− Jesus explains in light of Old Testament

− Readings

− Explanation

− All pray

The Liturgy of the Word

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− Sent to share a meal

− Break bread

− Bread, wine, water

− Prayer

− Eucharist

− Collection

The Liturgy of the Eucharist

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− Send a portion to less fortunate

− Return to Jerusalem to proclaim Good News

− Communion of Sick

− Caring for those in need

The Concluding Rites

Proclaiming the Word at Mass

Preparation– Use the Break Open

the Word book provided

– Take time to reflect– Read all three readings– Let God speak to you

through the Scripture– Specific preparation

sessions may be required on occasion

Before Mass– Organise a swap or replacement if you cannot

serve when rostered on– Arrive in plenty of time to prepare yourself– Readers ensure the Lectionary is on the ambo– Commentators ensure their microphone is on– Readers have the Book of Gospels with them,

ready in the narthex– Commentators greet the assembly with a short

introduction

Entrance Procession– Reader processes

ahead of priest– Hold the book with

dignity and reverence

– Bow your head when the priest bows

– Place the Book of Gospels on the altar

Liturgy of the Word– Approach the ambo

with dignity and reverence

– Proclaim slowly, clearly and with life

– Give the assembly the moments of silence to reflect and allow words to penetrate

Liturgy of the Word– Commentator is in

position for the start of the Prayer of the Faithful

– Pause between the end of the intention and “Lord, hear us”

– Move the lectern away after the Prayer of the Faithful

After Mass Concludes– Leave the Lectionary and commentator’s

folder where they can be easily located

- Ambo or commentator’s lectern, or,- Work sacristy