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Vincent Ferrer Server Liturgical Terms and Definitions

Alb - A full length white - The cup-shaped vessel or worn over the clothes by , goblet used at to contain the and altar servers. Precious . For centuries it was made of precious material; if it was not of gold, the interior of the cup was gold-plated.

Altar - In Catholic churches the table on which the Sacrifice of the Mass is - The outer garment the offered. wears whose color corresponds to the liturgical season.

Ambo - Elevated or lectern from which the announcements, Cincture - A rope or cord worn Readings and the are read. around the waist over the .

Corporal - A square white linen Baptismal Font - A stone, metal, or wooden cloth on which the Host and receptacle for holding baptismal water used in the Chalice are placed during Mass. It solemn administration of the sacrament of is also used under the monstrance Baptism. at or under the at any time.

Boat - the container which holds . (Ciboria plural) - A covered container used to hold the Hosts. Book of the Gospels - The book from which the Priest or reads the Gospel.

Cassock - A robe worn by the priest and other Cups - small gold ministers (altar servers) chalice-looking cups containing during liturgical the Precious Blood of Jesus functions. The is used at communion. worn over it.

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Lavabo (Bowl)/Pitcher - used for - Small table washing the priest’s hands during located near the altar that holds the Preparation of the Gifts (The sacred vessels and books. )

Lectionary - The book of Scripture Readings usually from which the Old and New (s) - small pitcher-like Testament readings are read. container used to hold water or unconsecrated wine at Mass. - Person who makes announcements and reads the word of God (except the Gospel) during Deacon - A man specially ordained Mass. to the service of the Church's ministry. The role of deacons is to Liturgical Seasons - the various seasons of the assist priests in preaching, the church’s year which begins the First of conferral of baptism, performance each year. of marriage, the administration of parishes, and similar duties. Monstrance - The sacred vessel which contains the consecrated Host when exposed or carried in . Finger Towel - small white towel used for drying the priest’s hands.

Nave - the main body of the church reserved for Funeral Pall - a large cloth used to worshippers, including the central and side aisles cover the casket at funerals. The cloth is named after the presumed Pall – A stiffened square card covered cloth that covered Jesus. with white linen, usually embroidered with a or some other appropriate - Sacramental water blessed by a symbol. It is used to keep dust and priest, invoking God's blessing on all who use it. insects from falling into the chalice.

Host -The consecrated Bread of the Eucharist (round wafers) considered as the sacrifice of the - A large candle in which . five grains of incense have been incased as a symbol of Christ's wounds. It is Incense - Aromatic gum or resin blessed on Holy Saturday in a special in the form of powder or grains service and is symbolic of the Risen that give off a fragrant smoke Savior, Light of the World. when they are burned. It is used on solemn occasions. Rev 4/5/16 Saint Vincent Ferrer Altar Server Liturgical Terms and Definitions

Paten – A small plate used to the hold - A liturgical vestment the host(s). composed of a strip of material, several inches wide, and worn around the neck by priests Presider’s Chair - The chair in which the priest or and ; at the left shoulder celebrant sits. like a sash by deacons, for the celebration of Mass, Processional Cross - A administration of the sacraments, and ceremonies mounted on a staff, carried in of the Blessed Sacrament. solemn services at the head of a procession of the . Sprinkler & Bucket - A Processional candles are torch- container for holding Holy like candles which flank the Water. The sprinkler is a stick- processional cross. shaped implement with holes in it to dip into the bucket and catch the Holy Water for Purificator - A small piece of sprinkling. white linen, marked with a cross, used by the priest in the Surplice - White, long-sleeved celebration of Mass. It is tunic worn over the cassock by folded in three layers and servers at Mass and by clergy at used by the priest to purify special celebrations. his fingers and the chalice after Holy Communion.

Sacramentary- The book that Tabernacle – An ornate sits on the altar containing the boxlike receptacle for the prayers the priest uses for Mass. exclusive reservation of the Blessed Sacrament.

Sacristan - A person appointed for the care of the - The or vessel in , sacred vessels, , and other which incense is burned at articles required by the priest/deacon for any liturgical services. It consists of a liturgical function. cup-shaped metal body for holding charcoal and incense, with Sacristy - One or more rooms attached to a church, a separate lid for controlling the usually near the altar, where the clergy vest for smoke and fire, and a chain, or Mass and where there is storage for sacred vessels, chains, allowing the censer to vestments, and other articles needed for liturgical swing safely without spilling its use. contents.

Sanctuary - The part of a church containing the Vesting Room – The room where the clergy vest altar. for Mass. Rev 4/5/16 Saint Vincent Ferrer Altar Server Liturgical Terms and Definitions

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