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Rules for Assisting at Mass.
THESE rules indicate the attitude which the Church desires, as most suitable to the various parts of the Mass. They do not bind so strictly as to make it a sin to depart from them, for sufficient reasons.
LOW MASS.
Rise when the priest is going to the altar.
Kneel from the beginning to the end of Mass, except during the Gospels.
HIGH MASS.
Rise when the priest is going to the altar.
Kneel when Mass commences.
Rise at the "Gloria."
Sit when the priest is seated.
Rise when the priest kisses the altar.
Stand whilst the prayers are sung.
