None the less, despite this lack of lay involvement there is considerable evidence that the institution was very popular on the eve of the Reformation.
Each vicariate was given flexibility in how they came up with their suggestions, which led to differing levels of lay involvement.
A proponent of Catholic Action, he encouraged lay involvement and appointed laypeople to several top diocesan positions.
The congregation has had less time than in previous years to prepare for the services, which feature a large amount of lay involvement.
Sunday services offer warm Anglo-Catholic liturgy, with a children's talk and full lay involvement.
Is this 'lay' involvement really necessary and does it lead to more or better justice?
The organisation can be described as broadly evangelical with a focus on lay involvement.
It states its goal as supporting the victims of abuse and upstanding priests, and bringing more lay involvement and more transparency into the church.
He also asserted that the resolution was within the tradition of lay involvement in the most important affairs of the 1.5-million-member movement.
This might encourage more lay involvement in mainstream liturgy.