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acolyte, through the pre scribed liturgical rite. This conferral of
ministry does not, however, give them a right to sustenance or
remuneration from the Church.
§2 Lay people can receive a temporary assignment to the
role of lector in liturgical actions. Likewise, all lay people can
exercise the roles of commentator, cantor or other such, in
accordance with the law.
§3 Where the needs of the Church require and ministers are
not available, lay people, even though they are not lectors or
acolytes, can supply certain of their functions, that is, exercise
the ministry of the word, preside over liturgical prayers,
confer baptism and distri bute Holy Communion, in
accordance with the provisions of the law.
Can. 231 §1 Lay people who are pledged to the special
service of the Church, whether permanently or for a time,
have a duty to acquire the appropriate formation which their
role demands, so that they may conscientiously, earnestly and
diligently fulfil this role.
§2 Without prejudice to the provisions of Can 230 §1, they
have the right to a worthy remuneration befitting their
condition, whereby, with due regard also to the provisions of
the civil law, they can becomingly provide for their own
needs and the needs of their families. Likewise, they have the
right to have their insurance, social security and medical
benefits duly safeguarded.

APPENDIX 4

THE ROMAN LEGION
The Roman Legion was probably the most magnificent
fighting unit the world has ever seen. The secret of its invinc -
ible ness lay in the marvellous spirit of its members. The soldier
had to merge his personality in that of the Legion to which he
belonged. An un questioning obedience to his commanding
officer was demanded, such that he was expected to obey “ad
nutum”, that is “at the nod”, irrespec tive of the merits of the
officer or of the soldier’s personal likes or dislikes. There might