Mass items

corporal

A cloth upon which the Eucharist is placed.

sanctuary lamp

A lighted candle to show that the Blessed Sacrament is present in the tabernacle.

deacon stole

A long cloth "scarf." According to the manner in which it worn it is the mark of the Office of the priest or deacon. A deacon wears it over his left shoulder, fastening it at his right side.

surplice

A loose vestment of white linen, having wide sleeves and in its optimal form reaching to the floor; worn by priests, choirs and others taking part in religious services.

benediction veil

Also called the humeral veil. This is a long narrow shawl-like vestment used at Benediction.

tabernacle

An ornamented receptacle in the church in which the consecrated Eucharist is reserved for Communion for the sick and dying as well as for adoration. In Israelite history, the tabernacle was the curtained tent containing the Ark of the Covenant and other sacred items. This portable sanctuary was taken throughout their wandering in the wilderness until the building of the Temple in Jerusalem.

communion cups

Chalice like vessels used at communion when the people receive from the cup. They are kept on the Credence Table and brought to the Altar at communion time.

chapel of reservation

Chapel area of a church, whose central focus is the tabernacle containing reserved hosts, the Body of Christ

roman missal

In 1970 the Church published-for the entire world-a new, revised __ which sets out the Order of the Mass.

vestments

Ritual garments worn by the clergy.

Sacrementary

The book from which the presider reads the prayers for the mass. It has all the rules and prayers for mass.

Altar candle

The candles placed near the altar and always lit during mass to signify that christ is the light

chalice

The cup used during the Mass that holds the wine before the Consecration and the Blood of Christ after the Consecration. It represents the cup used at the Last Supper and is a symbol of Jesus' sacrifice and eternal life.

credence table

The small table on which is kept the things which are used during Mass.

book of the gospels

This contains the good news of Jesus Christ, we treat it with special reverence.

decanter

a bottle with a stopper

Priest

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites

purificator

a cloth with cross in the corner or the middle used for wiping and purifying the chalice.

thurible

a container for burning incense (especially one that is swung on a chain in a religious ritual)

miter

a liturgical headdress worn by bishops on formal occasions

cope

a long religious cloak; a canopy

cassock

a long, closefitting vestment, generally black, worn as an outer garment by members of the clergy

sacristy

a room in a church where sacred vessels and vestments are kept or meetings are held

Stole

a scarf-like colored cloth worn by ordained ministers

aspergill

a short-handled device with a globe containing a sponge

lunette

a small glass container that holds the host and is put inside the monstrance

reconcilation chapel

a small room designed for the celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation (confession)

crosier

a staff surmounted by a crook or cross carried by bishops as a symbol of pastoral office

Altar

a table or stand at which religious rites are performed

alb

a white linen liturgical vestment with sleeves

sanctuary

area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir

Cincture

belt, A long cord used for fastening albs at the waist. It holds the loose-fitting type of alb in place and is used to adjust it to proper length. It is usually white, although the liturgical color of the day may be used.

cruet

bottle that holds wine or oil or vinegar for the table

funeral pall

covering the coffin with this is a sign of christian dignity which calls to mind the baptismal garment of the deceased

chalice veil

covers the cup with the same color as the vestments

monstance

cross shaped vessel where the Consecrated Hosts are places during adoration

ciborium

gold cuplike container with a lid for holding the Body of Christ in the Tabernacle

paten

gold flat plate used by priest at Mass for the bread

incense boat

holds the incense

pews

long benches with backs used in church by the congregation

presidential chair

preside, where the priest sits

ambry

recess for church vessels; cupboard or niche

finger towl

small bowl for rinsing the fingers at table, cloth used for priest to dry his hands before he proceeds with consecration of the eucharist

lecturn

stand or tall desk; podium

amice

strip of fine linen worn as cloak or wrap by priest at mass

pall

syn: shroud

lectionary

the book which contains the scripture readings for the Mass.

dalmatic

the diagonal colored cloth worn by the deacon over his alb

chasuble

the outer liturgical vestment worn by the presider at Mass., a long sleeveless vestment worn by a priest when celebrating Mass

baptistry

the place where Baptisms are celebrated; originally a separate building and now typically a section of a church