Walk Through the Liturgy

1. Threshold

At the Foot of the Altar

The Mass begins before the priest reaches the altar. Priest and servers pause at the steps, asking for mercy and readiness before entering the sacred action.

See

You see the priest at the lowest step, praying Psalm 42 and the Confiteor, a public confession of sin and need for grace.

Meaning

The altar represents Christ and His sacrifice. The first movement teaches that worship starts with humility, not performance.

Notice

Watch the physical ascent. The movement from the foot of the altar toward the altar itself turns preparation into a visible pilgrimage.