To ask God to bestow His blessings on all men. To satisfy the justice of God for the sins committed against Him. We should assist at Mass with reverence, attention and devotion, keeping in mind that we are present at the Holy Sacrifice of Christ s Body and Blood. When attending Mass, a reverent demeanor should be maintained whenever possible. It is possible, however to participate simply by praying and joining spiritually in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Appropriate and modest attire is desirable at our appostolates.
Men wear no head covering.
Women are encouraged to wear a hat or mantilla or chapel veil. Traditionally, single women wear white, married and widowed women wear black or other colors. Fonts just inside the entrances of the church contain holy water. Dip a finger in the water and bless yourself by making the sign of the cross when entering and leaving the church. One genuflects upon entering or departing a pew and when passing before the consecrated Host.