The Narthex Is an Architectural Element Typical of Early Christian and Byzantine Basilicas

Narthex The narthex is an architectural element typical of early Christian and Byzantine basilicas and churches consisting of the entrance or lobby area, located at the west end of the nave, opposite the church's main altar.  Statue of St. Teresa of Avila Our Patron Saint She is the founder of the Discalced Carmelites. In 1970 she was declared a Doctor of the Church for her writing and teaching on prayer, one of three women to be honored in this way. Mystic  Day Chapel

Vestibule  From where altar servers, deacon, priest processes at beginning of Mass  Entrance of Church/Sanctuary  Holy Water Fonts  Training rooms

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Nave  Pews  Stations of the Cross  Stained glass windows  Confessionals

Transept  A transept is an area set crosswise to the nave in a cruciform ("cross-shaped") building in Romanesque and Gothic Christian church architecture. Saints Mary and Joseph Ambry - Sacred Oils Baptismal font Paschal Candle Chapels for Our Lady of Guadalupe and Our Lady of La Vang  Kneeler  Votive candles Sanctuary

Altar  In the Old Testament, Abraham and Moses ascended to the Mountain of God. The raised platform captures this symbolism expressing the significance of the altar as a place of adoration, worship and sacrifice Ambo (pulpit)  The Liturgy of the Word and Homily are proclaimed from here.  A lectern is where notes are kept for a speaker or cantor to use.  Pulpit is the elevated place in older churches from which the Word of God was read and the Homily was delivered. Lectionary  Contains the readings proclaimed at Mass Tabernacle  Contains the Consecrated host from earlier masses. Sanctuary Lamp  Remains lighted 24/7 except from end of evening mass on Holy Thursday until Easter Vigil mass (the Holy Triduum).  Indicates the Host is present in the tabernacle. Reredos  An altarpiece, or a screen or decoration behind the altar in a church, usually depicting religious iconography or images. Roman Missal or Sacramentary Ciborium(a)  Gold cup-like vessel that contains the Hosts Chalice (Cup) Paten Corporal Purificators

Lavabo  The lavabo is the action, right after the offertory, when the priest washes his hands and says inaudibly: Lord, wash away my iniquities, cleanse me from my sin.

Monstrance is used for the adoration of Christ in the Blessed Sacrament by the faithful.

 Narthex - Entrance area to the church  Nave - The main body of the church  Transept - The rectangular space before the altar  Sacristy - Place where priest/deacon vest for mass; preparation is done for Mass  Day chapel - Place where daily mass is said; Adoration; Baptisms; Small weddings

 Paten - gold plate on which the Host is contained while the priest prays over it before consecration  Corporal – cloth placed over altar cloth in the area where the paten and chalice are placed during Mass  Pall – stiff white object that covers the wine  Cruet - containers that hold the wine and water  Credence table – place where cruets, ciboria, cups are placed prior to preparation of the altar  Alb - long white robe worn by the priests, deacons, the altar servers and others – white reminds us of our baptism  Cincture – cord/rope that wraps around the long white robe. (symbol of chastity)  Stole – vestment worn by priests and deacons  Chasuble - outer garment worn by the priest at Mass.  Dalmatic – outer vestment worn by deacons  Thurible: a metal censer suspended from chains, in which incense is burned during worship services.  Boat holds the incense to be placed on the coals.  Aspergillum - device used to sprinkle holy water on congregation  Lavabo bowl – catches water poured over priest’s fingers during mass  Pyx - small container the priest/EMC uses to take communion to the sick.  Holy Oils – 3 oils consecrated during Holy Week by the bishop with portions sent to each parish for use there o Oil of Catechumens – pure olive oil applied at baptism before pouring of water o Oil of the Sick – pure olive oil used in the Sacrament of Anointing o Holy Chrism – olive oil with balm or balsam, an aromatic resin, added; used at baptism (on crown of head), confirmation, and holy orders; consecrating churches, blessing of altars.