Office of Worship at 601 S. Jefferson, Springfield, MO 65806 US - Elevations at Mass

The Secretariat frequently receives inquiries concerning the rubrics of the Missale Romanum, editio typica tertia.  Recently, we have received several inquirires concerning the meaning and extent of the various elevations of the chalice and paten at Mass. There are four elevations which are called for by the rubrics at Mass.  At the preparations of the gifts, the elements are “raised slightly above the altar” (OM23).  At the Consecration, the consecrated elements are “shown to the people” (OM 90).  During the Doxology, the chalice and paten are “elevated” (OM 98).  At the Ecce Angus Dei, the consecrated host over the paten or chalice is “held before the people”.  The differences in the rubrics for each elevation are dictated by the meaning and purpose of each elevation and should be carefully respected.

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