Standing during Consecration

[Kaily]

Brothers and Sisters,

I went to visit my dad over Christmas in December and I went to this church which stood during entire Eucharistic prayer, the consecration, they great Amen, they stood the whole time and didn’t kneel at all, and then sat down after communion was received. Does anyone know anything about this, I haven’t seen this happen before, is it starting to occur more? I did hear something about it on the Catholic Answer radio I was listening to; a caller called in with that same question, and whoever was on that day said, it is against canon law and that we are suppose to kneel where it says kneel in the misalette(sp?). So, even if all are standing one should still kneel? has anyone else seen this occurring recently?

God Bless,
Kaily

 

[katherine2]

The universal norm for the Latin Rite is to kneel for the consecration. (The Greek rite stands) The particular norm of the Untied States is to kneel for the entire canon. If a particular situation (Large numbers and lack of kneelers are examples given but not limited to), the norm may be deviated from. No one can be denied communion for standing.

 

[buffalo]

In the US the proper posture is to kneel.

From the GIRM - #43

In the diocese of the United States of America, they should kneel beginning after the singing or recitation of the Santus until after the Amen of the Eucharistid Prayer, except when prevented on occasion for reasons of health, lack of space, the large number of people present, or some other good reason.

 

[Br.Rich_SFO]

katherine2:

The universal norm for the Latin Rite is to kneel for the consecration. (The Greek rite stands) The particular norm of the Untied States is to kneel for the entire canon. If a particular situation (Large numbers and lack of kneelers are examples given but not limited to), the norm may be deviated from. No one can be denied communion for standing.

I don’t recall “lack of kneelers” being included in the liturgical documents.

 

[otm]

Br. Rich SFO:

I don’t recall “lack of kneelers” being included in the liturgical documents.

No, but I suspect that those who wish to push this envelope would put it under the heading of “other good reason”.

 

[msproule]

otm:

No, but I suspect that those who wish to push this envelope would put it under the heading of “other good reason”.

That IS really pushing the envelope! However, it is becoming far too commonplace in my area and the archdiocese seems to condone it. These exceptions for “other good reasons” are not supposed to become permanent practice. It is truly disheartening.

 

[Br.Rich_SFO]

otm:

No, but I suspect that those who wish to push this envelope would put it under the heading of “other good reason”.

That would apply to some who are truly unable to kneel on the floor until the kneeelers are installed.

 

[rwoehmke]

Our parish stood for over 20 years. Than things got really nasty between the kneelers and the standers. Than the new rules came out and the Bishop, praise God, said you will kneel. I felt reverent and respectful standing. Now I have to sit, because I am one of those old geezers who if I once knelt it would take a small crane to get me back up. I do not like sitting, but hey we no longer have the division.

 

[Brendan]

Br. Rich SFO:

That would apply to some who are truly unable to kneel on the floor until the kneeelers are installed.

But if a person is otherwise physically capable, the presence or lack of kneelers should not be a factor.

 

[brotherhrolf]

We had a bunch of French tourists a couple of years ago who stood during the Consecration. We thought it was a European thing.

 

[Br.Rich_SFO]

brotherhrolf:

We had a bunch of French tourists a couple of years ago who stood during the Consecration. We thought it was a European thing.

They do stand in many countries in Europe. But kneeling is the norn in the U.S. So it does depend on where you are and where you are from if your visiting the U.S.