St. Peter Catholic Diocese for Chaldeans and Assyrians

           Qualifications required for candidates to the Order of Lectors, Sub-deacons, and Deacons

1. The qualifications for the order of Lector:

1. Approval of the pastor.

2. Minimum age 16 years old.

3. Candidate, male or female must be actually performing an active role of Lector during liturgical or devotional ceremonies at our parishes.

Or, he/she must be a member of the Chaldean or English Choir.

2. The qualifications for the order of Sub-deacon:

1. Approval of the pastor.

2. Minimum age 18 years old.

3. The candidate must have a good reputation and act and live according to the ethics of Christian social standards.

4. The candidate must be active participant in the liturgical services.

3. The qualifications for the order of Deacon:

1. Approval by the pastor.

2. Minimum age 24 year old.

3. Must complete the theological and liturgical studies concerning the Diaconate degree as regulated by the Diocese.

4. Must collaborate with the pastor in parish duties. For example: parochial catechism, assisting in liturgical services and other functions.

5. Must be able to give preparatory lessons to catechism teachers.

6. Ready to participate in the liturgical services whenever needed in accordance with the pastor. For example: arranging the ceremonial of the liturgical services, preparing the engaged couples for marriage, visiting prisoners and detainees, conducting funeral service at the cemetery, visiting the sick in the hospital, etc).

Lectors, Sub-deacons, & Deacons Workshop

St. Peter Cathedral is offering a comprehensive course to those who desire to serve in the church as a Lector, Sub-deacon or Deacon.  The course will consist of biblical, theological and liturgical studies of the sacraments, especially the sacraments of Order (priesthood) and of Eucharist.  Students will attend the course once a week, every Wednesday from 7:00 pm-9:00 pm, from the beginning of September through the end of November at St. Peter’s Hall.  Candidates for ordination must pass an exam at the end of the course.