ALGOMA LAY READER'S MANUAL

INTENT

1.1     This handbook has been prepared to provide the necessary guidelines and direction to Lay Readers outlining the basic standards of academic instruction, conduct, and dress associated with the execution of their duties.

1.2     This Handbook and the Office of the Warden are understood to be supportive resources for the Parish Incumbent in the training, development and deployment of Lay Readers serving under his/her supervision and direction.

1.3     The use of this program, and its success in building up and affirming laity in their various ministries requires the support and continued interest of the Parish Incumbent.

1.4     We seek to provide a loose framework that is realistic, practical, and conducive to promoting expressions of lay ministry within the Church.

1.5     We see the value of allowing men and women responding to a call to ministry to develop an expression of lay ministry that is helpful in achieving the building up of the Body of Christ within the context in which they find themselves.