What is the proper title for an officiant of the Christian Science faith?

• A. Minister
• B. Priest
• C. Reader
• D. Deacon

Answer: (C)

In Christian Science, the person who officiates church services is called a Reader. Readers are elected from among the congregation to lead the service by reading sections of the Bible and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures during the Lesson-Sermon. There isn’t a traditional ordained clergy in this faith, so titles like minister, priest, or deacon aren’t used for officiants. The role of the Reader centers on presenting the Scriptural readings and guiding the service, rather than preaching or performing sacraments. That’s why Reader is the appropriate title.