Genuflection

Another sign used by Catholics is genuflection, which consists of touching the right knee to the floor while bending the left knee. The sign of the cross is made during genuflection. Catholics only do this in the presense of the Holy Eucharist. Catholics believe the Eucharist is the actual body and blood of Christ, so they show the ultimate form of respect by genuflecting or kneeling before him. The Holy Eucharist is usually kept in a large metal container known as a tabernacle. Sometimes, it may be displayed behind glass in a gold container known as a monstrance.