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Appendix D – Glossary

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Altar: The table on which the Sacrifice of the is offered. During Mass, the be covered by at least one cloth (the ). During the Eucharistic Prayer, it is also covered with the on top of the altar cloth. Ambo: An elevated from which the readings, the psalm, the , and the Universal Prayer are proclaimed. The may also be offered from the ambo. Ambry: The place where the oil of catechumens, the oil of the sick, and the sacred are kept. At St. Louise, this is on a shelf in the front of the baptistry. Baptistry: The place in the church building where the font for and the ambry are located. At St. Louise, the baptistry is at the front, stage left of the sanctuary and includes the ambry. Sometimes spelled baptistery. Baptismal Font: A stone, metal, or wooden receptacle, usually ornamented, for holding baptismal water used in the solemn administration of the . According to cannon law, every parish church must have a baptismal font. : A table where vessels and other necessary items are placed for the celebration of Mass. At St. Louise, there are two credence tables on the (stage) right of the sanctuary near the tabernacle: the one closest to the altar is used to hold the (on the shelf under the table) and the vessels before Mass and the table further away holds the used vessels after . : A movable reading stand used to support written materials in liturgical ceremonies. At St. Louise, the lectern is just outside the front of the sanctuary on the (stage) left side. It’s used for pre-Mass announcements and presentations or announcements at the end of Mass. Nave: The central open space in a church. Colloquially the nave refers to the part of the church reserved for the assembly, including the central and side aisles and crossing transepts. At St. Louise, the nave is separated from the sanctuary by a three-step rise. Table: A small table where the gifts of bread and are placed to be brought forward in by members of the assembly. At St. Louise, the offertory table is at the back of the church (nave) under the large stained glass windows. Presidential Chair: The chair from which the celebrant presides during the Liturgy of the Word and during the concluding prayers of the Mass. The adjacent chairs may be used by concelebrating or . : The room where the priests, deacons, and altar servers vest and prepare for Mass. Many of the items used in the celebration of Mass are stored in the sacristy. Sanctuary: The area of the church that contains the altar, the ambo, and the presidential chair. At St. Louise, like most churches, the sanctuary is separated from the body of the church by being raised on steps.

Tabernacle: A cupboard or boxlike receptacle for the consecrated hosts reserved in a church building. At St. Louise, the tabernacle is elevated behind the altar. Above the tabernacle is a sanctuary (or vigil) light – a candle that is kept lit whenever consecrated hosts are in the tabernacle.

Figure 19: St. Louise Sanctuary

Items Used In Mass Candles: In all liturgical celebrations candles are required to express reverence and to indicate the various degrees of solemnity. At St. Louise, there are two candles flanking the ambo and two flanking the tabernacle that are lit for every Mass. There are also two candles used for the processional (at the beginning and end of Mass) that are placed on holders to the (stage) right of the altar. : A special, large candle in which five grains of have be incased as a symbol of Christ’s wounds. It is blessed on and lit at all Masses during the Easter season and at any Mass with throughout the year. When the paschal candle is to be lit, it is lit before the other candles in the sanctuary and extinguished after them. Holy Oils: The oil of catechumens, holy chrism, and oil of the sick are blessed by a and are symbols of spiritual nourishment and the light of grace. They are kept in the ambry and used for baptism, confirmation, and of the sick.

BOOKS Book of Gospels: The large book containing the Gospel readings for Mass. It is carried during the procession by a or minister of the Word and displayed prominently on the altar until used in the Liturgy of the Word; it’s then displayed in front of the ambo. Book of Rites: One or more smaller books of prayers and rubrics used for specific rites such as weddings, funerals, and baptisms.

Lectionary: The large book containing the readings (except the Gospel) for the Mass. It’s placed on the ambo before Mass so the ministers of the Word can easily access the appropriate reading and then placed on the shelf under the ambo by the last reader before the Gospel is proclaimed. Liturgical Binder: A small binder used by the celebrant containing special notes, announcements, and standard prayers. The sacristan usually places this binder next to the presidential chair before Mass after the celebrant has a chance to review it. Roman Missal: The book that contains all the prayers and directives (rubrics) for Mass and (sometimes) the readings for the Mass. It also contains includes the rubrics for celebrating the . It’s the book used by the celebrant for Mass. May be referred to as the Missal. : This is an outdated term for the part of the Roman Missal that contains the prayers and rubrics for Mass, and a number of formulas, but does not include the readings of the Mass. In modern usage, the Sacramentary is referred to as the Roman Missal (or Missal) whether it includes the readings or not.

VESSELS Aspersory and : The pail (aspersory) to carry and brush or instrument (aspergill or aspergillum) used to sprinkle the holy water during liturgical services. The aspergillum may be a live branch – usually evergreen. : A specially consecrated cup used to hold wine for and communion. The celebrant will often have his own personal chalice he prefers to use. The chalice contains the Sacred so must be purified before washing. : A covered vessel used to hold consecrated hosts. Ciboria are rarely used at St. Louise; we usually use uncovered communion bowls. Communion Bowls: Bowls used to hold consecrated hosts during the distribution of communion. The deacon or sacristan empties the unused consecrated hosts from the communion bowls into a single bowl to be placed in the tabernacle after communion. At St. Louise, we generally use communion bowls instead of ciboria. The bowls contain the Sacred so must be purified before washing. Communion Cups: The goblets used to hold and dispense the consecrated wine during communion. The cups contains the Sacred Blood of Christ so must be purified before washing. (Bowl and Pitcher): Technically, the liturgical washing of his hands by the priest before the consecration. Sometimes meaning the pitcher and basin used for that washing. At St. Louise, the same water pitcher is used before the lavabo to pour a drop or two of water into the wine in the chalice before the consecration. The water pitcher (and basin) contains water so does NOT need to be purified before washing. Luna: A circular receptacle with glass sides, metal circled with gold or gilded metal to hold the consecrated host upright in the . It is a sacred vessel, having received the priest's blessing. Sometimes called a lunette. Monstrance: A transparent vessel in which a consecrated host is placed so as to be seen by the faithful. : A consecrated small plate used by the priest to hold a large host for the

consecration. Rarely used at St. Louise: we generally use a larger bowl with the large host on top of enough hosts for the assembly. The paten holds the Sacred Body of Christ so must be purified before washing. Pitcher, , or Decanter: A small or large (depending on how many people are in the assembly) pitcher that contains the wine to be used at Mass. At St. Louise, we generally use one pitcher with the wine and another with the water (for the lavabo). The wine pitcher contains the Sacred Blood of Christ after the consecration so must be purified before washing. : A small container, usually of metal, used for holding consecrated hosts. For Mass at St. Louise, you’ll most often see a pyx (or more than one) on the credence table before the consecration: it contains gluten-free hosts that will be consecrated with the other hosts. The pyx contains the Sacred Body of Christ so must be purified before washing. and Incense Boat: The thurible is a vessel for carrying incense in procession. It’s usually made of metal and hangs from a chain. The thurifer is the minister who carries the thurible. A thurible is sometimes called a . The incense boat is a covered container with a spoon to carry the incense to be burned in the thurible.

LINENS Altar Cloth: The cloth that must cover the altar for every Mass. Similar to a table cloth in a secular setting. Chalice : A cloth that covers the chalice during Mass when the chalice is not in use. Rarely used at St. Louise: we use a folded corporal before the consecration and an unfolded purificator after. Corporal: A square, white cloth with a small, embroidered cross that is unfolded over the altar cloth during Preparation of the Altar. Similar to a placemat in a secular setting. The paten and chalice and gifts of bread and wine are placed on the corporal. To ensure no particles of the Sacred Body of Christ are treated disrespectfully, the corporal is NEVER shaken and is unfolded and folded in a particular way – see later in this appendix for folding directions. : A small, square protective cover of stiffened cloth placed on the chalice during Mass. Rarely used at St. Louise: we use a folded corporal before the consecration and an unfolded purificator after. A funeral pall is a large decorated cloth that covers the casket during a funeral Mass. Purificator: A small, white cloth used to wipe the rim of the cup during the Communion Rite at Mass. Similar to a napkin in a secular setting. After communion, the purificator is spread neatly over the cup to cover it. Towel or Hand Towel: Used by the celebrant to dry his hands at the end of the lavabo. The places the towel neatly over the water pitcher on the credence table after the lavabo.

VESTMENTS : A long, white garment worn by priests, deacons, and altar servers. It’s a reminder of the white garment given in Baptism. A properly fitting alb covers your ankles. It is held closed with a cincture. : A square, white cloth tied around the neck under an alb when the alb doesn’t cover the collar completely. Rarely used at St. Louise.

Cassock: A long garment, usually black, which buttons or snaps down the front. Worn with a . Rarely used at St. Louise. : The priestly worn only by the celebrant at Mass. The chasuble is normally in the appropriate liturgical color for that particular Mass. Cincture: A belt (rope) used with an alb. The ends of a properly fitting cincture are even and reach to your knees. St. Louise altar servers wear cinctures in the appropriate liturgical color (white, red, purple, or green). Cope: A cape-like vestment worn by a priest or deacon for outside Mass, like the Liturgy of the Hours; also worn for on and the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. : A vestment that may be worn by the deacon for the celebration of Mass. Rarely used at St. Louise. : A cloth placed around the shoulders of a priest or deacon when he carries the , whether in procession or for of the Blessed Sacrament. : A narrow strip of fabric worn by ordained ministers with liturgical . Priests wear the stole around the neck, hanging down in front. Deacons wear it over the left shoulder, across the chest, and pinned at the right side. Surplice: A short white garment worn over a cassock. Rarely used at St. Louise. Ministers Altar Server: Lay men and women deputed as ministers to serve at the altar and assist the celebrant and deacon. They carry the cross and candles in processions, hold the Missal for the celebrant when he uses it away from the altar, and prepare and clear the altar for the Eucharistic celebration. At St. Louise, altar servers are usually youth though adults may serve in some roles. : Leads the congregation in singing, especially the Psalm. Celebrant: The specific priest leading the Mass. There may be additional priests concelebrating the Mass with specific roles during the Eucharistic Rite (called concelebrants), but there is only one celebrant. Sometimes called the priest celebrant. Members and Musicians: Lead the congregation in singing. Deacon: One of the three kinds of ordained ministers in the . (The other two are bishop and priest.) The deaconate is open to men over the age of 35. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Confirmed lay men and women who are commissioned to distribute the Body and Blood of Christ for either a single or multiple occasions. At St. Louise these people are colloquially called “Eucharistic Ministers” or EMs, but the correct term is Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to emphasize the importance of the act of distributing communion. Instituted : Confirmed laymen (only) may be instituted into the office of acolyte by the archbishop. Technically, our altar servers do the job of an instituted acolyte in the absence of the instituted acolyte. Some parishes use the informal term “acolyte” to mean more senior altar servers, but it is confusing and not used at St. Louise.

Lector: The lay man or woman who proclaims the first and second readings at Mass. Technically at St. Louise are deputed to proclaim the readings for a specific period of time; there is a formal role of instituted who is a lay man (only) commissioned by the bishop to read at Mass: our lectors are allowed to substitute in the absence of an instituted lector. In some places called reader. At St. Louise, lectors are called ministers of the Word. Minister: A general title for those who serve in a liturgical capacity. , altar servers, deacons, lectors, and priests are all ministers. Deacons and priests are ordained, acolytes and some lectors are instituted, and altar servers and other lectors are commissioned. Minister of the Word: The name used at St. Louise for lectors. Priest: One of the three kinds of ordained ministers in the Catholic Church. (The other two are deacon and bishop.) A priest is technically referred to as a presbyter and you may occasionally see that term. Sacristan: The officer traditionally charged with taking care of the sacristy. At St. Louise, the sacristan prepares the sacred vessels and before Mass and cleans and puts them away after. Usher: Laymen and women who welcome the people to Mass, help them to seats, and maintain order during communion. Other Terms Benediction: A blessing given by a priest with the Blessed Sacrament exposed in a monstrance. Bobeche: A disk or “collar” of metal, glass, plastic, or paper used to catch the wax dripping down a candle. : A staff carried by the bishop of a diocese in procession; it usually resembles a shepherd’s staff. : Server carrying the . Also called a cross-bearer. Exposition: The rite in which the Blessed Sacrament is “exposed” in a monstrance. Feast: Second ranking of liturgical observances of the Lord and of the . These days are confined only to the natural day; that is, they do not have a vigil and do not begin the evening before. See also memorial and solemnity. Frontal: A cloth that hangs down the front of an altar, often in the liturgical color, also known as an . Gremiale: A cloth spread over the lap of the bishop to protect his vestments during anointing. Lavabo: A pitcher and basin used for the washing of the priest celebrant’s hands during Mass. Also the name for the act of washing the priest celebrant’s hands during Mass. Liturgy: A reference to any of the official rites of the Catholic Church as found in the Roman Missal. This would include, for example, Mass, the Liturgy of the Hours, Word services, and celebrations of sacraments. Liturgy of the : Begins with the Preparation and Presentation of the Gifts and included the Eucharistic Prayer, Communion Rite, and Prayer after Communion, during which the action of Mass is centered around the altar.

Liturgy of the Hours: Called “the prayer of the Church,” the primary offices of the Liturgy of the Hours are Morning Prayer and Evening Prayer. It consists largely of the chanting or recitation of . It is prayed daily. Liturgy of the Word: The part of Mass from the First Reading through the Universal Prayer during which the action of Mass is centered around the ambo. Lucernarium: A ceremonial lighting of candles, which sometimes take place as part of the Office of Evening Prayer in the Liturgy of the Hours. Memorial: The third ranking of celebrations of the saints. They are either obligatory (that is, they must be celebrated) or optional. See also feast and solemnity. Miter: The pointed hat worn by a bishop during celebrations of the liturgy. Orans: An open-armed gesture for prayer that the ordained assume. Ordo: A book or leaflet, published locally or regionally, giving detailed information about each day of the . There is a copy of the Seattle Archdiocese Ordo in the sacristy at St. Louise with the liturgical books. Reliquary: A sacred container displaying the of the saints. There is no reliquary at St. Louise. Ritual: The word ritual comes from the ritualis meaning “rite” or “form.” Ritual can be described as the prescribed words and actions of a liturgical function. Rubric: The directions for how to celebrate particular rituals. They are usually noted in ritual books in red. The word rubric come from the Latin word ruber. Sacrarium: A special sink installed in a sacristy for the cleaning of sacred vessels. It drains directly into the earth, not into the sewer. Service: “Generally speaking this would define the obligation the persons have as creatures toward God to show homage and pertains to those acts of virtue of religion by which they serve God personally and socially.” (Lang, Jovian O., OFM. Dictionary of Liturgy. New York: Catholic Book Publishing, 1989, p. 582.) Solemnity: The highest rank of a liturgical observance. These celebrations include not only the day itself, but also the evening before, beginning with either Evening Prayer or with a Vigil Mass. See also feast and memorial. Taper: A long wax-coated wick used to light candles. Thurifer: The minister who carries the thurible or censer in procession. Transepts: The “arms” or sections off the nave in a cruciform-shaped church. Vestments: The special garments worn by the ministers of the liturgy. : A cloth placed around the shoulders of a server. It is used to hold the miter and crosier when the bishop is present. Zucchetto: A skullcap worn by and others: white for the pope, red for cardinals, purple for bishops and archbishops, and black for abbots.