Lectors and Commentators serve a unique role in the liturgy.  While it is Jesus Himself who speaks in the Scriptures, the lector in proclaiming the Scriptures uses voice, presence, and personality so that the Word of God may be heard by the faithful.

These individuals serve the community by proclaiming the first and second readings, and by offering the prayers of general intercession.

Currently there are 60 Lectors serving at the daily and weekend Masses, alternating between commentators and readers. The objective of the ministry is to extends its appreciation of this most vital of ministries from a mechanical process of reading God's word to one of deep reflection, careful preparation and powerful, expressive proclamation of Gods' word. Periodic opportunities are therefore provided to Lectors to meet and discuss ways to improve the quality of their preparation and reading of God's Word through their regular monthly meetings held every first Saturday of every month. This includes practical tips on the use of the microphone, speed, strength of reading and use of the Lectionary.

Those who exercise the ministry of lector must be truly qualified and carefully prepared in order that the faithful will develop a warm and lively love for Scripture from listening to the reading of the sacred texts. One called to be a lector must be trained in reading and proclaiming the Word clearly and expressively to the people. If your special gift is public speaking and you possess the following qualifications, we invite you to become a lector or commentator at OLAP.

This ministry is given to all lay faithful, who are:

• good Catholics in faith and deed;
• willing to commit themselves to perform the duties and responsibilities as Lectors and Commentators especially the proclamation of the Word in the liturgical celebrations;
• willing to grow spiritually through the ministry;
• proficient both in English and Filipino languages and must have an above average public oral communication skills;
• physically and mentally fit;
• at least 16 years of age and not more than 70 years of age; (However, when the candidates are younger or older from the ages indicated, it is the prerogative of the parish priest to determine the suitability and ability of the candidates to the ministry based on the evaluation and recommendation of the screening committee.)
• recommended by the parish priest or chaplain or spiritual director or rector after
• having passed the test of the screening committee

The candidates must submit to the screening committee:

• Baptismal and confirmation certificates (for single)
• Church wedding certificates (for married)

The candidates must undergo a scrutiny about their knowledge of the Catholic faith, particularly of the sacraments.

The candidates must prove their availability for the liturgical celebrations.