Guidelines for the Procession

A procession is an act of movement in worship by a group of people for the sake of all. In the Entrance, the procession symbolizes the entire congregation coming before the Lord. General norms for the conduct of the procession are as follows: a. The people who are to process into the sanctuary line up in order of entrance at the back of the church or some other convenient and inconspicuous place. b. The order of personnel in the Entrance should be: The cross bearer (if a cross is used) Acolytes or candle bearers (if used) The banner carriers (if banners are used) The Scripture readers (who may carry a Bible or Gospel book or lectionary) The choir The ministers; in liturgical churches deacons first (carrying Gospel book) then priest(s) or pastor(s c. As the Entrance song is sung the procession enters. d. The people processing will best signify the meaning of the entrance as they: Sing heartily, offering leadership to the worshiping community. Assume a demeano…