Dress modestly and maturely. While expressing yourself can be healthy and fun in a casual setting, it's good to keep it modest and professional at church. Wash up, and wear some of your nicer clothes. Just like how you'd want to dress well when you're going somewhere important, you want to dress well when you're in God's house.
arrive at church early, bless yourself, and genuflect before sitting quietly in a pew. It is very important to stay quiet. Try to arrive between 5 and 15 minutes early, if possible. If you arrive late, you could interrupt people's focus.
Pay attention and participate during the service. Once again, this is a sign of respect both to others and to Him. Although it might get boring, keep your thoughts on God. If your mind wanders, at least stay on your best behavior.
Sit, stand, and kneel on cue if you are able. You'll receive directions, and you can copy the people around you. However, if you have limited mobility, then constantly changing position may be painful or slow. It's okay to stay sitting for your own health.
Take a break if you are having trouble. Most adults can sit still and stay calm in church. If you tend to faint easily, or if you have a disability that affects your attention span, then you might struggle sometimes. It's okay to quietly slip away and walk to the drinking fountain or restroom.
Keep an eye on any children or people with developmental disabilities who are coming with you. Kids and people with certain disabilities may have trouble staying quiet and focused in church. That's just how life is. Pay attention to how they're feeling. Intervene if you see signs of stress, because you don't want them to start screaming or crying in church if you can avoid it.
Make room for people coming in and out of the pew. This is common knowledge, but people often unintentionally stand on both sides of the pews, blocking the entrance and creating some awkward moments. Be mindful of where you sit.
