1. Part III of the Training: Introduction of the Lectionary. Feedback and Support as a learning and growing tool. Actual practice of Readings and its suggested questions.

2. Introduction of the Lectionary Proclaimer, the instrument that makes the message arrive Proclaimer, the instrument that makes the message arrive Proclaim: Proclaim: pro = in front of pro = in front of claim = declare on faith claim = declare on faith The Lector PROCLAIMS! The Lector PROCLAIMS!

4. The Second Vatican Council assigned three different liturgical years A, B, and C. The Second Vatican Council assigned three different liturgical years A, B, and C. Matthew for year A Matthew for year A Mark for year B Mark for year B And Luke for year C. And Luke for year C. The Gospel of John in Easter all three years. The Gospel of John in Easter all three years.

5. Familiarize Yourself with the Lectionary T The book that is carried in the Entrance Procession of Mass is the BOOK OF GOSPEL, not the Lectionary. The Lectionary is ready on the ambo Neither should be taken out in procession at the end of the Mass.

6. At the beginning has several tables. At the beginning has several tables. It also contains the Index. It also contains the Index. Has an introduction called: Has an introduction called: THE GENERAL INTRODUCTION THE GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO THE LECTIONARY was published in 1981. TO THE LECTIONARY was published in 1981. The Introduction consist in three parts: The Introduction consist in three parts: * The Preamble (Chapter I) * The First Part (Chapters II and III) and * The Second Part ( Chapters IV, V, and VI) We recommend that you familiarize yourself with Chapter IV : General Arrangement of the Readings for Mass. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with Chapter IV : General Arrangement of the Readings for Mass.

7. Before we only had two readings. The Second Vatican included one more. Before we only had two readings. The Second Vatican included one more. Look at the connection in the three Readings: The First Reading: Theme with the Liturgical Season. The First Reading: Theme with the Liturgical Season. The Responsorial Psalm: Theme with the First Reading The Responsorial Psalm: Theme with the First Reading Second Reading: Feast celebrating. Second Reading: Feast celebrating.

8. Lectionary Volumes In Spanish we have three. In Spanish we have three. In English we have Four Volumes. In English we have Four Volumes. Volume I: Contains the Readings for Sundays Volume I: Contains the Readings for Sundays Volumes II and III: Contain Readings for Weekdays Volumes II and III: Contain Readings for Weekdays Volume IV: Contains Readings for Special occasions. Volume IV: Contains Readings for Special occasions. Is good to learn the Seasons of Is good to learn the Seasons of the Liturgical Years colors. the Liturgical Years colors.

9. In a certain way is an abbreviated Bible. In a certain way is an abbreviated Bible.

10. Feedback and Support Feedback Feedback Support Support

11. Suggested Tips for Feedback Dont ask and then argue with response. Dont ask and then argue with response. Say thank you and work Say thank you and work on modifications. on modifications. Participate on a group Participate on a group feedback practices. feedback practices. Without input from others its Without input from others its hard to know how well Gods Word is truly being received by the assembly. hard to know how well Gods Word is truly being received by the assembly. Distinguish between effectiveness of proclamation and ones personal taste. (Wallace, 2004, p.67; Meagher & Turner, 2007, p. 53-54) Distinguish between effectiveness of proclamation and ones personal taste. (Wallace, 2004, p.67; Meagher & Turner, 2007, p. 53-54)

12. Suggested Questions Was the lector voice loud enough? Was the lector voice loud enough? Did the phrasing of the Reading make sense? Did the phrasing of the Reading make sense? Were words pronounced correctly? (mumbled?) Were words pronounced correctly? (mumbled?) Did the pace allow people to listen and follow? Did the pace allow people to listen and follow? Was the nonverbal communication helpful or distracting? ( attire, posture, movement) Was the nonverbal communication helpful or distracting? ( attire, posture, movement) Did the lector look at the assembly? (eye contact) Did the lector look at the assembly? (eye contact) Did the quality of voice match the mood of the Reading? (Meagher & Turner, 2007, p. 53-54) Did the quality of voice match the mood of the Reading? (Meagher & Turner, 2007, p. 53-54)

13. Thank You, and May God Bless us!