Yes. In the Roman Rite, the congregation stands for the Prayers of the Faithful, also called the Universal Prayer. This is the posture given in the General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM 43 and 71), not simply an informal parish custom.
When do we stand?
The Universal Prayer follows the homily and, when it is said, the Creed. Remain standing through the priest’s introduction, the intentions and his concluding prayer. The Preparation of the Gifts follows. Our guide to their place in the order of Mass explains the sequence.
What if I cannot stand safely?
Remain seated if standing is not possible or safe for you. You can still listen, pray and join in the response. Ask a parish minister for practical help with seating or access when needed; do not put yourself at risk to match another person’s posture.
How do the people take part?
Listen to each intention and make it your prayer. Join in the common response used at that Mass, such as Lord, hear our prayer, or pray in silence when that is the form being used. Standing together expresses the assembly’s shared prayer, but participation is more than posture.
If you have been asked to announce the intentions, read our reader’s preparation guide. To pray with a current set, visit today’s Prayers of the Faithful.
Official Reference
USCCB: GIRM 43 and 71, on posture and the people’s participation in the Universal Prayer.