front of the body at the height of the elbows.
Bowing is simple or moderate. A simple bow is made by bowing the head only; a moderate bow is made by bowing the head and shoulders.
Genuflections are single and double. A single genuflection is made by dropping the right knee to touch the ground near the left heel; a double genuflection is made by kneeling with both knees on the ground, a moderate bow being then made before rising.
Walking and Turning. All movements in the sanctuary should be noisless and graceful. When two or more servers are together, they should move as one body. The rule for turning is: Never unnecessarily turn your back on the Blessed Sacrament. To observe this rule, remember, whenever you have to turn away from the altar, either by your right or left, always to turn back again the reverse way, so as never to turn completely round.
Lighting the Candles. to light the candles use a taper and always begin with the candle or candles on the Epistle side of the altar. When there are several candles to be lighted on each side, begin with the one nearest to the crucifix, and light in order from the topmost downwards.
To Extinguish the Candles reverse the whole of the above order, and begin with the candle or candles on the Gospel side of the altar, and, if there are several candles to be put out, with the candle farthest from the crucifix and lowest down, proceeding upwards so that the first candle that was lighted will be the last one extinguished.
The Bell is not rung by the server serving Low Mass at a side altar during Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, or any solemn service at the high altar, or from the Gloria in excelsis on Holy thursday until the Gloria in excelsis on Holy Saturday.
The bell is rung with the right hand as follows: Grasp
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