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ASSISTING AT MASS.
Sit during the reading of the lesson (Epistle).
Rise for the Gospel, after which remain standing, whilst the priest recites the "Credo" and genuflect with him at the words "Et incarnatus est," etc. (i. e., And He was made flesh, etc.)
Sit when the priest is seated, but kneel on both knees whilst the choir sings: "Et incarnatus est de spiritu sancto ex Maria Virgine; Et homo factus est."
Rise when the priest kisses the altar and remain standing till the priest has sung "Oremus."
Sit till the priest commences to sing "Per omnia sæcula sæculorum."
Stand during the Preface.
Kneel from the "Sanctus" to the second ablution.
Then sit till the priest kisses the altar.
All stand during the last prayer.
All kneel to receive the blessing.
