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1921 |
1941 |
| Recommendations and Decisions By The Convocations
And The General Synod. |
Bishop To Keep Diocesan List Of Readers. Readers
Board To Be Set Up In Each Diocese. Warden Of Readers To Represent Readers.
Central Readers Board Established. Voluntary Diploma For Lay Readers. (First
ADipR 1933) |
Class Of Catchiest Is Almost Non-Existent And That
Almost All Lay Evangelists Are Church Army Captains |
| Admission |
Admission Should Be Recognised Throughout The
World And Should Not Be Repeated On transfer To Another Diocese |
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| Church Membership |
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| Doctrine |
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| Examination |
Examination In The Scriptures And The Doctrine
Contained In The Book Of Common Prayer |
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| Forms Of Services |
Reader Must Not Take Part In Administration Of
Holy Communion, Public Baptism, Read The Burial Service, Publish Banns, Read
The Absolution Or Benediction, Enter The Sanctuary To Receive Alms Or Give A
Blessing Or To Officiate The Thanksgiving After Childbirth |
Readers May publish Banns, Receive Offerings And
Place Them On The Credence Table, And With Authorisation from The Bishop
Read The epistle And Administer The Cup At Holy Communion. Distinction
Between Consecrated Buildings Removed. |
| Licence |
Specimen Licence Introduced |
Distinction Between Diocesan And Parochial Licence
Removed. Forms Introduced For Declaration, Licences And Office Of Admission
Of Readers |
| Pastoral work |
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| Preaching , Teaching etc. |
Practical testing On Reading, Speaking, Teaching,
Catechising And Preaching |
Preaching Permitted At Any Time Other Than Holy
Communion. Readers Permitted In Pulpit. |
| Promotion Of Office |
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| Scope |
The status Of A Parochial Reader Is That Of
Assistant To The Incumbent Of The Parish To Which he Is Licensed. He Has A
Share In The Life And Work Of The Parish. |
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| The Reader's Spiritual Life |
Reader Should Be Nominated By Laymen As Well As
Incumbent |
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| Uniform |
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Cassock, Surplice, Badge Of Office And Hood Of
Degree |
