Saturday, March 3, 2012
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Reading scripture aloud is more than merely reading the words well. Rather, we are called to proclaim fully all of the life—and love—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 and help each other in honing their skills. Anyone who proclaims scripture to others—lectors, deacons, presiders, cantors, catechists, ministry leaders—will benefit from learning how to make a proclamation really 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.
Please register soon as space may be limited. In the event the workshop is cancelled, participants will be notified by Wednesday, the week of the workshop. Registration fees are refunded only if the workshop is cancelled; no refund for partial attendance or no-show. Make sure arrive a few minutes early the morning of the workshop to join us for tea and coffee.
Location
University Hall 1000
Loyola Marymount University (Main Campus)
1 LMU Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90045
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Registration
Workshop is Full
Individual Fee: $25
Parish groups* of 4 or more
Fee: $20 per person
*Group registration option not
available online. Please submit
individual registration forms. |
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Douglas Leal is the Coordinator for Adult Faith Formation and Young Adult Ministry in the Office of Religious Education of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. He also works as a professional actor and director and serves as the artistic director of the Ad Hoc Players, a Christian improv troupe. Douglas served as director of ministries at St. Sebastian parish in West Los Angeles and, previously, he was a management consultant with PricewaterhouseCoopers and with his own consulting firm. Douglas holds a master of arts in pastoral ministry from the Boston College School of Theology and Ministry. His skill-building book for lectors, Stop Reading and Start Proclaiming!, was recently selected by the Congregational Resource Group as a recommended resource for communities seeking to improve their worship.