While the laity have been taught that they have certain obligations, including the making of contributions for the upkeep of the clergy, most have become little more than passive listeners in the matter of preaching.
Meskipun golongan awam telah diajar bahwa mereka mempunyai tanggung jawab tertentu, termasuk memberikan sumbangan untuk menyokong golongan klerus, kebanyakan dari golongan awam ini hanyalah pendengar pasif sehubungan dengan pengabaran.