Kneeling during the Eucharist part of Mass

[Fidelia]

I am wondering if this is something that varies by parish or not. At my home parish, we kneel during the Consecration, but as soon as the cantor announces the Communion song (which I see as unnecessary), everyone has a seat, follows the music, and waits for their turn to go up and receive. When they get back to their seat, most people do kneel, but then sit back down, not kneel until the Sacrament is in the Taberbacle. My boyfriend’s church kneels the whole time of the Eucharist being distributed, and sits when it is back in the Tabernacle. He says that is what you are supposed to do, and he isn’t even religious (which I have tlaked about in various other threads, so it’s not for here). Everyone at the Mass I go to here at college does the latter too, and I personally find it more reverent. But is it the rule, or does it vary? My parish has been doing what I described for as long as I can remember. I never knew of anything being done differenty until I first went to my boyfriend’s church.

 

[chrysostom15]

Kneeling during the Consecration is required. After recieving Holy Communion, the faithfull may kneel or sit. It is actually an individual choice; but most people prefer to kneel. Of course, those people who are in wheelchairs or otherwise unable to kneel are allowed to bow during the Consecration, as the Church does not require them to do the impossible.

 

[Fidelia]

Kneeling during the Consecration is required. After recieving Holy Communion, the faithfull may kneel or sit. It is actually an individual choice; but most people prefer to kneel. Of course, those people who are in wheelchairs or otherwise unable to kneel are allowed to bow during the Consecration, as the Church does not require them to do the impossible.

What about during Communion while waiting to walk up and receive?

 

[Corki]

In the US, we kneel until after the Great Amen and then stand for the Our Father. Are you saying that they kneel through the OF in those parishes? That would not be correct. (unless it is a TLM or Anglican Use Mass)

We kneel again after the Lamb of God and then, if you read the GIRM literally we stand for the Communion procession and kneel, stand or sit (personal preference) after Communion for the time of silent prayer.

Frankly this is a bit awkward in the US. We are kneeling and then are supposed to stand but those who are not going up for Communion are usually sitting in order to let others pass them. Many people stay kneeling to say their prayers before Communion and then stand only when it is time for their row. It is a bit of a hodge podge.

In other countries where they don’t kneel after the Lamb of God, it seems to work smoother. Everyone is already standing and then they start singing the Communion hymn. In my experience the 'row-by-row" thing is an American habit too. When everyone is going randomly up for Communion, it doesn’t matter that the rest are standing and singing whether or not they are receiving.

 

[lak611]

In my parish we kneel during the Eucharistic prayer through the Great Amen. We stand for the Our Father and remain standing until the Hosts are placed back in the tabernacle after Communion is finished. Then we can sit or kneel while the priest purifies the vessels used for Communion.

 

[Anne1964]

What about during Communion while waiting to walk up and receive?

In my parish most people kneel during this period. We also kneel after receiving Communion until the Hosts are placed in the tabernacle and the deacon purifies the vessels.

 

[Br.Rich_SFO]

What about during Communion while waiting to walk up and receive?

From the Holy, Holy, Holy…through the Consecration, everyone is requied to kneel who can, lack of kneelers is not an excuse. From the Lamb of God through receiving Holy Communion, you should follow the Bishops decision on posture. After receiving Holy Communion and returning to your seat you may sit or kneel as you wish.

 

[Fidelia]

From the Holy, Holy, Holy…through the Consecration, everyone is requied to kneel who can, lack of kneelers is not an excuse. From the Lamb of God through receiving Holy Communion, you should follow the Bishops decision on posture. After receiving Holy Communion and returning to your seat you may sit or kneel as you wish.

ah ok. so it looks like nothing is being done that is completely wrong. I always thought people were supposoed to stand if there is no kneeler. That’s more respectful than sitting on your bottom.