When the Sacred Scriptures are read in the Church, God himself speaks to his people, and Christ, present in his own word, proclaims the Gospel.
General Instruction of the Roman Missal, 29
Outline of the Diocesan Readers' Workshops
Workshop 1
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Introduction to the Liturgy (1 hour)
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Reading the Word with clarity and conviction with group work (2 hours)
Workshop 2
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Introduction to the Bible (80 minutes)
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Preparing the Sunday Readings with group work (50 minutes)
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Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament (30 minutes)
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Commissioning, with award of Diocesan Recognitio (20 minutes)
The next Workshops will be happening in the following Locations:
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Reading
English Martyrs Parish, 64 Liebenrood Road, Reading, Berks RG30 2EB
Workshop 1: 2nd May, 10 am to 1 pm (arrival from 9.30 am) - Workshop postponed until further notice
Workshop 2: 9th May, 10 am to 1 pm (arrival from 9.30 am) - Workshop postponed until further notice
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Abingdon
Our Lady and St Edmund Church
1 Radley Road, Abingdon, OX14 3PL
Workshop 1: 12th September, 10 am to 1 pm (arrival from 9.30 am)
Workshop 2: 19th September, 10 am to 1 pm (arrival from 9.30 am)
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Bracknell
St Joseph and St Margaret Clitherow
39 Braccan Walk, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 1BE
Workshop 1: 17th October, 10 am to 1 pm (arrival from 9.30 am)
Workshop 2: 24th October, 10 am to 1 pm (arrival from 9.30 am)
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Southampton City Centre Parish
St Edmund's church hall
14 Rockstone Place, Southampton, SO15 2EQ
Workshop 1: 14th November, 10 am to 1 pm (arrival from 9.30 am)
Workshop 2: 21st November, 10 am to 1 pm (arrival from 9.30 am)