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I think that if we go in and explain in detail what it means (including translation that doesn't really bridge the language barrier), that he may have a better understanding of what it means. Many Protestant churches have a variation on a priestly class that can confer some sacraments such as those who can perform baptisms, weddings, blessings, bless communion, and so on. I think that for many churches, it is a matter of degree.

The hard thing for many Protestants to get is the idea of the Eucharist and the Holy Spirit acting through the priest. The idea that many of them have is some sort of puffed up little god substitute, which is easier to believe since Vatican II has the priest facing the congregation.

Whereas, in ad orientam fashion, the priest faces God along with the rest of the people (like the Jewish priests), the priest is anonymous. The vestments further enhance that anonymity. It doesn't matter which individual is celebrating Mass.

The Protestant fashion, especially in those further away from the Church is to have a Vegas style entertainer. But the purpose of the Mass is worship, not entertainment or mob emotion like in many megachurches.

The whole deal with the alter Christus or in persona Christus is that the priest asks God to perform the particular sacrament, and through him as the human vessel, not responsible for any of the miraculous. Only God is. We believe that God will never desert us and will provide His Grace to us as often as we ask Him.