Saturday, February 6, 2010, 9:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
(Snow Date: Saturday, March 13)
Workshop
Bringing the Word to Life: A Workshop for Lectors and Other Proclaimers
Presenter: Douglas Leal
Location: 9 Lake St., STM Chapel, Brighton Campus
Free of charge, Register
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Reading Scripture aloud is more than merely reading the words well; rather, we are called to proclaim fully all of the life within those words. This workshop will introduce practical techniques, borrowed from the time-tested work of professional actors, to turn reading into vibrant proclamation—but not performance. Opportunities to practice the skills presented will be provided, and participants will also learn how to make useful critiques that will help each other hone their skills. Anyone who proclaims Scripture to others—lectors, deacons, presiders, cantors, catechists, ministry leaders—will benefit from learning how to make a proclamation truly soar. This workshop is for experienced proclaimers as well as those new to the ministry, and is an excellent preparation for the liturgies of the Paschal Season. Register
Douglas Leal is a professional actor and minister who most recently served as the Director of Ministries at a parish in Los Angeles. His skill-building book for lectors, Stop Reading and Start Proclaiming!, is published by Resource Publications, Inc. He is currently pursuing the Master of Arts Degree in Pastoral Ministry at the Boston College School of Theology and Ministry.