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Liturgical Vocabulary List — Page 2 Blessed Sacrament Server/Acolyte: a Person Who Assists the Priest at Upon Those Who Wor- Mass and Other Liturgical Functions

Liturgical Vocabulary List — Page 2 Blessed Sacrament Server/Acolyte: a Person Who Assists the Priest at Upon Those Who Wor- Mass and Other Liturgical Functions

Litur gica l Voca bulary List And you shall make its plates and dishes for , and its flagons and bowls with which to pour libations; of pure gold you shall make them.… And you shall make a lampstand of pure gold. The base and the shaft of the lampstand shall be made of hammered work; its cups, its capitals, and its flowers shall be of one piece with it.… Their capitals and their branches shall be of one piece with it, the whole of it one piece of hammered work of pure gold.… Its snuffers and their trays shall be of pure gold.… And you shall make holy garments for Aaron your , for glory and for beauty.… They shall receive gold, blue and purple and scarlet stuff, and fine twined linen. And they shall make the ephod of gold, of blue and purple and scarlet stuff, and of fine twined linen, skillfully worked. ~ Exodus 25:29, 31, 36, 38; Ex 28:2, 5-6

lB: A WHITE LINEN GARMENT, reaching from be present at the celebration of the . It is also the neck to the feet, worn by the principal a baptismal garment, referring to the Baptism of the A at liturgical functions. The is a one wearing it. symbol of the purity of that should : The table on which the central sacrifice of the is offered during the Mass. The altar is the heart of the church building because it is around the altar that the People of God gather to receive the Bread of life, the Eucharist. : A sacred vessel that holds the wine to be consecrated during the Eucharistic . A chal- ice is blessed by a or , setting it apart for liturgical use. : The sleeveless outer vestment worn over the alb by and during the cel- ebration of the Mass. Symbolizing the all-encom- passing love of God, the chasuble covers the entire body. : A sacred vessel that is used to hold the Eucharistic hosts which are distributed to the faith- ful during . Confessional: An enclosed place where the peni- tent confesses sins and the priest administers the sac- rament of Penance. During the , the peni- tent may either kneel behind a screen or sit with the priest face-to-face. : A small, white linen cloth, upon which the Eucharistic species rests during the Mass. All sa- cred vessels that hold the be placed on the corporal, to ensure that no fragments

DAVID CHARLES PHOTOGRAPHY CHARLES DAVID of the Eucharist are lost. A prepares the chalice for the priest : A small, moveable table, located

The Association for Catechumenal Ministry (ACM) grants the original purchaser (parish, local parochial institution, or individual) permission to reproduce this handout. off to the side of the erence, so that the ends of the , and not the hands altar, which holds of the , touch the sacred object. the necessary items : An image of our Lord, the Virgin Mary, or for liturgical func- a saint that is painted on a flat surface and exists to tions, particularly aid the faithful in devotion. are particularly the Mass, such as prominent in the Eastern rites of the Church, where the chalice, basin, they take the place of the statues that are more com- and finger cloth and mon in the Latin Rite. towel. Incense: Granulated or powdered aromatic resin Crucifix: A cross that is burned during liturgical services (such as pro- with an image of cessions and of the Blessed Sacrament, Christ’s body on funeral masses, and dedications of churches) and re- it. Symbolic of the leases a fragrant odor. The rising of incense during Passion and death the symbolizes the rising of our to of Christ, it is used God (see Ps 141:2, Rv 8:3-5). in public and private Lectern/Ambo: A fixed, elevated platform from devotions. which the Scriptures are proclaimed at Mass or the : . The and general inter- The act of bending cessions are also frequently offered at the lectern. the right knee to : The containing the the ground and ris- Scripture readings that are proclaimed during the DAVID CHARLES PHOTOGRAPHY CHARLES DAVID ing up again, as a Liturgy of the Word at Mass. A lamp, usually with red sign of reverence or Liturgy: The public worship carried out by the glass, is kept burning at all times to an act of adoration. People of God, the Church. Liturgy is the general mark the location of the tabernacle in Catholic churches We genuflect when term that includes all forms of liturgical prayer: the entering or leaving Mass, the , the Liturgy of the Hours, and a church that has of the Word. the Blessed Sacrament present, and when passing Mass: The holy sacrifice of the Eucharist, which the Blessed Sacrament reserved in the Tabernacle. is the central act of worship in the Church. We genuflect on both knees when the Blessed Sacra- Missal: The large book, used by the liturgical ment is exposed in a (see below). minister, that contains the prayers, directives, and Holy Oils: Blessed by the local bishop at the for the cele- Chrism Mass on Holy Thursday, holy oils (holy bration of the Mass. chrism, the oil of catechumens, and the oil of the Monstrance: The sick) are used at the anointing during the celebra- sacred vessel de- tion of the sacraments as well as in the signed to expose of persons and things. From the earliest times, oil the Eucharist to the has signified healing and being set apart for special faithful during adora- work and important responsibilities. tion and Benediction : The blessed water, normally found in a church or while just inside the of the church, which is used the Blessed Sacra- to make the . Holy water is a pow- ment is being carried erful reminder of the sacrament of Baptism and is in procession. Often- frequently used in blessings as a sign of the Lord’s times, the glass en- loving care. closure is surrounded : A -like vestment, usually or- by rays that emanate nately decorated, which covers the hands of the min- in all directions, sym- ister when he is touching or carrying sacred objects bolizing the infinite such as the monstrance during Benediction of the outpouring of grac- Blessed Sacrament. The humeral veil is worn in rev- A monstrance es that flow from the

Liturgical Vocabulary List — Page 2 Blessed Sacrament Server/: A person who assists the priest at upon those who wor- Mass and other liturgical functions. ship and adore it. : A liturgical vestment worn at all sacramen- : A square of tal celebrations and at various prayer services. The stiff linen that cov- stole consists of a long, narrow strip of cloth several ers the chalice dur- inches wide that is worn around the neck by priests ing the Mass to pre- and bishops and from the left shoulder like a vent dust and other by . The color of the stole corresponds to particles from falling particular prescribed color of the liturgical season into it. or feast day. : Tabernacle: The shrine located in churches, cha- A large, ornament- pels, and oratories that serves as a place for the ex- ed candle which is clusive reservation of the Blessed Sacrament. The first lit during the tabernacle is always to be solid, immovable, and lo- Easter Vigil Mass. cated in a prominent place. The Paschal candle /: The metal vessel wherein in- is one of the primary cense is added to burning coals which produce ris- symbols of the risen ing, sweet-smelling smoke. A ciborium Christ and remains (CCC 1145-1162, 1182-1185) lit throughout the fifty days of the Easter season. After , it is used during Baptism and funeral liturgies as a reminder of the centrality of the Paschal Mystery in the Christian life. : A thin, round, flat metal vessel used to hold the large Eucharistic host dur- ing the Mass. : A portable crucifix, mounted on a staff, which is carried in front of liturgical processions. Purificator: A small, white, linen cloth, usually marked with a cross in the center, which is used to wipe the rim of the chal- ice following the reception of the Precious Blood and to clean the sacred vessels after Holy Communion. : A small sacred vessel that is used to privately carry the Blessed Sacrament to the sick and homebound. Sanctuary: The area at the front or cen- ter of the church where the altar, lectern, and chairs for those serving in the liturgy are located. A thurible or censer

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