2026 Catholic Lector Workbook

Proclaim the Word of God with confidence and conviction! Chiarelli’s Church Supply is proud to offer the 2026 edition of Workbook for Lectors, Gospel Readers, and Proclaimers of the Word, an indispensable resource for your parish lectors.

Practical and easy to use, this Catholic lector workbook provides essential context and guidance for those who read at Mass, enabling them to proclaim with confidence and clarity. Prepare for Sunday readings with our trusted, accurate, and user-friendly guidance.

This 2026 Catholic Workbook provides:

• Clear Readability: Full, large-print text of the first, second, and Gospel readings approved for use in the United States. Includes the responsorial psalm for context.

• Pronunciation Assistance: Speak with skill and confidence. Workbook provides annotated pronunciation aids adjacent to the word in question.

• Practical Oration Advice: Captivate listeners through skilled oration. Workbook includes bolded text indicating a variety of textual approaches and reading strategies, along with notes on pacing, tone, and emphasis to bring the Scriptures to life.

• Insightful Context: Includes commentaries by Scripture scholars for the first, second, and Gospel readings that provide historical, theological, and liturgical context.

• Ongoing Spiritual Formation: Serves as a tool for weekly study and prayer, deepening the lector's own understanding and relationship with the Word of God.

Move beyond simply reading the text to truly proclaiming the living Word of God. When readers are well-prepared, they minister the Word with a conviction that resonates throughout the entire assembly and touches the hearts of the faithful.

For over thirty years, Workbook from LTP, a premier publisher of liturgical and pastoral materials, has provided confidence to lectors and readers. The 2026 Workbook for Lectors is also available in Spanish.

ISBN-10: 978-1-61671-820-6