Proper Decorum
Proper Decorum
One is also
supposed to give a
bow of the body
whenever one
passes in front of
the altar
(Ceremonial of
Bishops 72).
GENUFLECT WHEN PASSING BEFORE
THE TABERNACLE
One is supposed to
genuflect whenever
one passes before the
Blessed Sacrament
reposed within a
tabernacle-which
encloses the Blessed
Sacrament.
(General Instruction of
the Roman Missal
233).
OBSERVE PRAYERFUL
SILENCE
“Silence is part of the celebration
and must be observed at all
times” (SC, No. 37). Meaningful
silence is an element in
celebration which must be given
in due place. (SC, No. 23)