Lay Reader's Courses

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Purpose of a Lay Reader

To be a skilled and informed member of the Christian Community who chooses to serve in parish ministry and is licensed by the Bishop to the priest to assist in assigned functions.

Our Mission Statement

The purpose of this fellowship is to provide a Christian Community for the Lay Readers of the Archdeaconry, to maintain a standard of service, to provide resources for the future growth in Christ, to develop skills, to the continuing education of everyone and to welcome other lay workers in the growth of the ministry.

Canterbury College offers six courses leading to certification (by the Bishop of Huron) to qualify as a lay reader in the Diocese.

The Old Testament	CC-LR-01
An introduction to the Old Testament of the Christian Bible. In addition to reading large portions of the Old Testament, the student will focus on the various covenants of the Old Testament and how they prepared the way for the New Testament.
The New Testament	CC-LR-02
This course introduces the student to the New Testament by surveying its content, background and composition. The examination of both the Gospels and Pauline Literature will be included. Upon completion of this course the student will have the basis for further studies in the New Testament. Instructor: The Rev'd Dr. Don Hull Dates: Saturdays: May 8, 15, 29 Times: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Location: Board Room (2nd Floor), Canterbury College Tuition Fee: $125.00 (Payment of tuition must be received prior to class start) Text: TBA
Theology	CC-LR-03
The student must have an understanding of the basic theology of the faith and the Anglican Communion. While not exclusive the following areas will be covered; the nature and person of God, sin and evil, morals and ethics, and God’s relationship with humanity.
Church History and Anglican Tradition	CC-LR-04
This course will trace the Christian faith from its Jewish heritage, through the Mosaic Law, the founding of the Church at Pentecost, the Synod of Nicea, the Roman and Celtic tradition, the heresies of the church, to the Reformation. This course will also survey the historical roots of the Anglican Tradition from Henry VIII to to-day.
Liturgy / Christian Worship	CC-LR-05
This course provides opportunity for participants to integrate theory and practice in the study of common prayer within today’s Canadian Anglican context(s). The course will… · explore the dynamic relationship between liturgy and mission · discover the key characteristics of worship that transforms individuals and congregations · engage the liturgy’s “symbolic repertoire” · gain insight and confidence in the musical dimensions of worship · deepen your understanding of the church’s rites and ceremonies · review the various roles in the Liturgy, rehearsing those exercised by the deacon and Lay Reader · discover an effective approach to liturgical change that embraces both the “traditional” and “innovative” facets of worship · identify the basic elements of collaborative liturgical preparation learn a process for shaping services that address circumstances for which no authorized rites are provided. Instructor: The Rev'd Dr. Jay Koyle Dates: Saturdays: February 6, 20, 27 Times: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Location: Board Room (2nd Floor), Canterbury College Tuition Fee: $125.00 (Payment of tuition must be received prior to class start) Text: TBA
Preaching	CC-LR-06
Candidates are expected to learn the techniques required to produce and preach a sermon on a given text. It is expected the students acquire some of the techniques of good sermon delivery, oral presentation, suitable gestures and poise. The sermon will be faithful to the Biblical text, consistent with accepted Anglican theology and tradition. The sermon must be “good news” to the hearer, and not a diatribe of the preacher’s own sociological, psychological or philosophical “Hobby Horse.”