Sometimes I Get Confused About the Gestures At Mass

When am I supposed to Stand, Kneel, Bow Sit Etc.? The celebration of Mass not confined to our minds Hearts Voices is means to involve our bodies as well Each gesture is significant Has meaning. Standing: Standing is a sign of respect and honor, so we stand when the celebrant-representing Christ (the priest) enters and leaves. We also stand for the Gospel, and the bishops of our country have chosen standing as the gesture we adapt when receiving the Eucharist (the sacred body of Christ). Kneeling: In the early days of the Church, kneeling has been the gesture of penance (reparation[confession]). More recently has come to show adoration. Thus, we kneel for the Eucharistic prayer except St. Andrew Catholic Church where we stand because we have no kneelers (except in the chapel). Sitting: We sit for the pre-Gospel readings and the homily in a gesture of listening & meditation and during announcements after past communion prayer