An easy guide to standing, sitting, and kneeling during Mass

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Opening (or Entrance) Procession

At the very beginning of Mass everyone will stand and sign a hymn, while the priest and altar servers process to the altar. Most often the ministers will process down the main aisle, while on occasion they will process from a side entrance in the sanctuary.

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