[NYer]

The first time I read, I got tapped by the priest. He was really great about what I didn't know, I was absolutely mortified. I don't usually get to read before hand and practice. I still trip over some of the names.

Do they provide you with a copy of the reading in advance? If not, you may want to suggest this. It gives you plenty of time to prepare yourself and to check on the proper pronunciation of names and places. Indeed the role of lector is "open the minds and hearts of the listeners".

[Salvation]

**Do they provide you with a copy of the reading in advance?**

Absolutely at my parish! A workbook with pronunviations, instruction and theology behind the reader. However, not all lectors or readers prepare well. Oops, guess I'm being judgmental there.

We are proclaiming the Holy Word -- so I believe that preparation is very important -- no important................mandatory!