This includes the procession where the priest enters into the nave with altar servers and deacon if there is one. Entrance chant or hymn is sung. Makes the sign of the cross. Signify the presence of the Lord. Invites to take part in the Act of Penitence. Glorifies and Entreats God the Father and the Lamb. Everyone pray with the Priest and observe silence. Priest pronounces the short general prayer called Collect.
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