So happy

[CatholicZ09]

I was contacted by a lady at our church saying I was scheduled to be a greeter during Advent. That made be happy. Then, this lady is also the same person who puts together this Links program at church (It’s basically a better understanding of the Gospel for younger kids) and I was asked if I could Cantor whenever they are going to have it. I’m so excited and it’s such an honor! The lady contacted my mom and she told her that I always had a calling and a special reverence, so she would like me to Cantor for her program. I’m excited. Can’t wait.

Now, all I need to do is ask my organist at church if I would ever be able to Cantor, but I’m scared to do that.

EDIT: She also asked my mom if I could read the Gospel reading. What an awesome honor!

 

[jpjd]

Congrats, CatholicZ09! It is an honor to do each of those things, and I like that you are so excited about it! God loves a cheerful giver. God has blessed you with these gifts that the lady at church sees in you. May you always use them for His glory!

 

[m134e5]

She also asked my mom if I could read the Gospel reading. What an awesome honor!

I hope you are not talking about reading the gospel reading at Mass. A lay person reading the gospel at Mass is not an honor- it is a liturgical abuse. Only clergy (deacons, priests, and bishops) may read the gospel at the liturgy.

Perhaps you are referring to one of the other readings?

 

[CatholicZ09]

I hope you are not talking about reading the gospel reading at Mass. A lay person reading the gospel at Mass is not an honor- it is a liturgical abuse. Only clergy (deacons, priests, and bishops) may read the gospel at the liturgy.

Perhaps you are referring to one of the other readings?

It’s not a Mass. This actually happens at Mass when the priest does the gospel and his homily. Before the Alleluia is sung, they ask all the young people to go to a different building where they are going to have the program. Someone reads the Gospel in a more descriptive viewpoint (suitable for kids) so they get a better understanding of the Gospel. This doesn’t happen during an actual Mass - like, it’s not like I’m taking the place of a clergy member by reading the Gospel during Mass for them.

EDIT: The program ends when the priest has finished his homily, then we go back to Mass.

 

[benedictgal]

It’s not a Mass. This actually happens at Mass when the priest does the gospel and his homily. Before the Alleluia is sung, they ask all the young people to go to a different building where they are going to have the program. Someone reads the Gospel in a more descriptive viewpoint (suitable for kids) so they get a better understanding of the Gospel. This doesn’t happen during an actual Mass - like, it’s not like I’m taking the place of a clergy member by reading the Gospel during Mass for them.

EDIT: The program ends when the priest has finished his homily, then we go back to Mass.

Actually, from the Director for Masses with Children:

1. If all the readings assigned to the day seem to be unsuited to the capacity of the children, it is permissible to choose readings or a reading either from the Lectionary of the Roman Missal or directly from the Bible, but taking into account the liturgical seasons. It is recommended, moreover, that the individual conferences of bishops see to the composition of lectionaries for Masses with children.

Based on my reading of this section and my experience in having led a couple of these in my younger years, we need to use the readings from Lectionary for Masses with Children. Hopefully, your parish has a copy of one.

It is also highly recommended that the priest write the reflection for the children.