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Items used at & Objects + Vessels + +Books Objects within the Ambo or “Table of the Word” where Table of Scriptures and are where the bread proclaimed. and wine are

changed into the Body and of Christ.

Presider’s Chair. The Chair for Celebrant to remind us that the where Mass begins and ends, Mass and Jesus Death on the and he sits during reading of Cross are the same sacrifice to

Holy Scriptures. . The would sit to the right of the Celebrant.

Tabernacle Lamp The where the Candle that burns in the Church to is kept as a remind us that Jesus is present in place of exclusive the . reservation of the Blessed . Always genuflect before the Tabernacle because Jesus is present inside.

Paschal Candle Blessed at the . It A place used for . represents the Light of Christ. is the way we enter into the Church by being made children of God. The is lit from the through , and at baptisms and .

Offertory Table Small table in the back Table holding the vessels to of Church (), be used during the Mass, where Wine and Bread which include, the , (hosts) are placed before Patten, , Mass to be carried to the , and Dish. Sanctuary during the Presentation of the .

Page 1 of 4 Complied by Deacon Michael DeVivo Vessels/Objects Chalice A round metal plate used by The vessel used by the Priest to hold the the Priest to hold the Hosts wine that becomes the . (bread) that becomes the . Communion Cups Used to give the Precious Blood of A container for the Eucharistic Jesus to the people at communion. bread, specifically, the small They are kept on the Credence Table containers used to carry communion and brought to the Altar at the to the sick or . Preparation of the Altar. (Ciboria) Ciborium A round bowl-like vessel Vessel containing the hosts that containing the hosts that become the Body of Christ and is

become the Body of placed on the Table in the Christ. Used for Holy Vestibule before Mass to be carried to Communion and to reserve the Blessed the Sanctuary during the Presentation Sacrament in the Tabernacle. of the Gifts. Cruets and Tray Lavabo Bowl & Towel Cruets contain the wine A dish 'Lavabo bowl' and the and the used 'Finger Towel', used by the during the Mass. Priest to wash his hands before beginning the . & Boat The Thurible (Censor) holds the A white linen cloth placed on of charcoal and burned at the , where the vessels solemn occasions. (Paten and Chalice) containing the The Boat holds the incense to be bread and wine are placed. [A placed in the Thurible by the symbol of the Shroud that wrapped Priest. the body of Jesus in the tomb. (Shroud of )] Purificator The cloth used to wipe the edge of the The stiff, square, white cover placed chalice containing the Precious Blood over the Chalice to protect its and used to dry the vessels after contents. purification.

Processional Cross & Candles Candle Lighter and Snuffer Crucifix on pole which is carried by Server’s long or short handled object with the Cross Bearer and the Candles extendable wax taper for lighting candles on carried by the Candle Bearers in the one side and inverted for extinguishing opening . Placed in the candles on the opposite side. stand in the Sanctuary during Mass and carried out by the serves in the recessional at end of Mass.

Page 2 of 4 Complied by Deacon Michael DeVivo Lunette (Luna) The vessel used to display a large The container with glass sides consecrated host during exposition that holds a large host that is of the . placed in a monstrance for

(: monstrare – “to show, to Solemn Exposition of the point out”) Blessed Sacrament. (Latin: Luna – “moon”).

Aspergillum Aspersorium An is a Bucket that holds . liturgical implement used to sprinkle Holy Water.

Ablutions Bowl Holy Water Font A bowl on the Credence Table A vessel containing Holy Water used for yourself when used by the Ministers of Holy Communion to wash their entering the Church. Reminds us fingers after distributing Holy of our Baptism in the Body of Communion during the Mass. Christ – The Church.

Sacred Vestments Symbolizes: Purity – Reminder Symbolizes: Chastity of our Baptism. A long cord used for fastening the

A long white worn by the Alb at the and to adjust it to Celebrant, Deacon, and Altar length. Usually white, may be Servers. liturgical color of the day.

Priest Deacon Stole Symbolizes: the clerical office, Symbolizes: the clerical office, immortality, and the Yoke of Christ immortality, and the Yoke of Christ The stole, matching the liturgical The stole, matching the liturgical color, is color, is a long, -like a long, scarf-like vestment worn over the worn over the Alb and under the Alb and under the . It is the mark . It is the mark of the Office of the of the Office of the Deacon. A Deacon Priest. A priest wears it around the neck, wears it over his left shoulder, fastening it at his right hanging down in front. side. Chasuble Dalmatic Symbolizes: Charity and the Symbolizes: Charity, Justice, Yoke of Christ. and the sufferings of Christ The sleeveless outer A loose-fitting robe with open garment, covering the Alb sides and wide sleeves worn by a and stole of the priest. Its deacon on more solemn feasts. color varies according to the Its color varies according to the feast. feast.

Page 3 of 4 Complied by Deacon Michael DeVivo Humeral A large worn by A long cloth, usually white, Priest in and which goes over the other sacred actions, in celebrant's shoulders and keeping with the covers his arms. This is proper to each . attached by a clasp in the For example, Baptisms, front. and during of The veil is used to hold the Blessed Sacrament in the the Blessed Sacrament. Monstrance during Benediction. Liturgical Books Roman Book of the Contains all the and A visible sign of Jesus Christ the said by the Priest and Word of God. Carried in procession Deacon during Mass. at the of the Mass by the Deacon or and placed at the center of the altar.

Lectionary Presider’s Book Contains the Sacred Contains the prayers and Scripture Readings for Mass announcements needed by the and usually is place on the Priest when he is at the chair. Ambo before Mass.

Hymnal/Missalette Provides the congregation the parts of the mass for a specific season in the including instructions on when to stand, sit, or kneel.

Special Places In Church

Narthex: (Sometimes called the vestibule). – A central part of the church, where the The area located just inside the main entrance faithful gather to together and the pews are of the church and the entrance to the body of located. the Church. It also provides room for book or pamphlet racks, bulletin boards, and the Holy Water Fonts. : Room where the sacred vessels and Sanctuary – A Sacred, consecrated area around the vestments are kept and where Priest/Deacon Altar of a church where the Holy Sacrifice of the and Servers Vest and Prepare for Mass. Mass is celebrated; and the Altar, Ambo, Tabernacle, Credence Table , Priest, Deacon, and Server chairs are located.

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