Parts of the Mass |
Postures |
From the start of Mass until the first reading |
Stand |
From the first reading until the beginning of the Gospel Acclamation |
Sit |
From the beginning of the Gospel Acclamation until the end of the Gospel |
Stand |
During the Homily |
Sit |
From the beginning of the Creed to teh end of the general intercessions |
Stand |
From the preparation of the gifts until the end of "Pray, brothers and sisters..." |
Sit |
From the beginning of "May the Lord accept this sacrifice..." until the end of the "Holy, Holy..." |
Stand |
During the Eucharistic Prayer |
Kneel |
From the beginning of the Our Father until the beginning of the Lamb of God |
Stand |
From the end of the Lamb of God until the distribution of Holy Communion |
Kneel |
When receiving Holy Communion |
Stand |
