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Liturgical Formation

Liturgical ministry is an excellent opportunity to fulfill your baptismal call of service to one another. An engaging liturgical celebration utilize the talents and gifts that God has given this community to the fullest extent. Whether participation is through “behind the scenes” preparation and planning or through a public role of service within the Mass, such as reader or Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion (EMHC), your participation brings life to our celebrations.



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Those who wish to serve our parishes as a Reader at Mass are invited to take the appropriate steps to begin their ministry. Check out the requirements, download the appropriate forms, and learn more about answering the call to serve.

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Those who wish to serve our parishes as an Extraordinary Minister are invited to take the appropriate steps to begin their ministry. Check out the requirements, download the appropriate forms, and learn more about answering the call to serve.

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Music is essential to sacred liturgy and we welcome your talents. If you are already a musician at Mass or would like to become one, please continue to learn more about the formation process.

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Check out our resources pertaining to liturgical ministry.

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Norms Governing Liturgical Ministers

Please feel free to download a copy of the Norms Governing the Liturgical Ministries (updated to final copy 12.1.19), which includes interactive links to source documents.

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Pastoral Considerations for Liturgical Ministers
For those who wish to serve their parishes as Readers or Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, we have developed a small book to help you prepare for these important ministries.… Read More
Formation for EMHCs and Readers
As we prepare for the reopenings of our churches, we have prepared a short tutorial for those who serve in these important ministries. Please take a few moments to watch… Read More
Totorial para lectores y ministros extraordinarios de Eucaristías
Mientras nos preparamos para la reapertura de nuestras iglesias, hemos preparado un breve tutorial para aquellos que sirven en estos importantes ministerios. Tómese unos minutos para ver los videos. En… Read More
Pope: Find Good Readers for Mass
“We must look for good readers!” the Holy Father said Jan. 31, in off-the-cuff comments during the general audience. Good readers and psalmists understand what they are reading and can… Read More
The Role of the Laity in the Church
That the laity have no agency in the church is not magisterial teaching; it is not, in fact, true. Yet it is the paradigm through which we relate to each… Read More
Selected Readings for Liturgical Musicians
Bishop Caggiano told musicians in February that their job is to build a “bridge to the beautiful one.” We are at our best, the Bishop said, when we worship well… Read More
Beauty and Liturgy: A Program for the New Evangelization
For many Catholics worshipping on a regular basis, the experience of liturgical beauty is noticeably absent from their lives. Churches, rather than eliciting awe and wonder from the worshipper, are… Read More
Lift Up Your Hearts
Looking for a way to liven your Sunday liturgical experience this Lent? Spiritandsong.com is a virtual faith community, a place where Christians of all ages can experience faith-building music, online prayers,… Read More

Suggested Readings & Sites

As you prepare for your ministry, check out these resources to help prepare yourself for Mass and prepare to receive Holy Communion with care and reverence. After all, you cannot give what you do not have.

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FAQ & Pastoral Questions

View our information page and get answers to all your pastoral needs.

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Formation for High School Students

If you work with high school students (or children under 18) in your parish or school and would like to offer formation for readers and EMHCs, please begin here.

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