The priest approaches the altar and, after making a profound bow along with the minister, venerates the altar with a kiss and goes to the chair. If he wishes, the priest may remain at the altar; in this case, the Missal is likewise prepared there. Then the minister or the priest says the Entrance Antiphon.
Then the priest, standing, makes with the minister the sign of the Cross as the priest says, In nomine Patris (In the name of the Father). Facing the minister, he greets the minister choosing one of the formulas of greeting.
Then the Act of Penitence takes place, and, if required by the rubrics, the Kyrie and Gloria are said.
Then, with hands joined, the priest says, Oremus (Let us pray). After a suitable pause, with hands extended he says the collect. At the end the minister makes the acclamation, Amen.