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Laity:
From the Greek laos ("people"), the laity are the
non-ordained members of a church, as distinguished from the clergy.
A member of the laity would be referred to as a lay person.
Lay minister is sometimes used to refer to laity who work closely with a church or religious program, either as
an unpaid volunteer or paid staff member.
Lay Reader: A member of the laity in a congregation who is approved by the rector or vicar and licensed by the bishop to read certain of the church services and sermons in the absence of clergy.
Lector: From the Latin for "reader." Also known as a lay reader, a lector is non-ordained person who participates in reading part of the church service. Lectors can read any prayer, psalm, or lesson, but if the service is a Eucharist, the Gospel must be read by a member of the clergy.
Lay Eucharistic Minister: Sometimes abbreviated LEM, this is an individual who has undergone special training and is authorized by the priest to take pre-consecrated Communion to a sick or shut-in member of the congregation.
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