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Items Used at Mass-2019
Items Used at Mass-2019
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Sacred Vessels/Objects
Paten 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 Blood of Christ.
(bread) that becomes the
Body of Christ.
Communion Cups PYX
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 Choir.
Preparation of the Altar.
Ciborium (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 Offertory 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 water used 'Finger Towel', used by the
during the Mass. Priest to wash his hands before
beginning the Consecration.
Thurible & Boat Corporal
The Thurible (Censor) holds the A white linen cloth placed on top of
charcoal and incense burned at the Altar cloth, 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 Turin)]
Purificator Pall
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.
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Monstrance 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 Blessed Sacrament. placed in a monstrance for
(Latin: monstrare – “to show, to Solemn Exposition of the
point out”) Blessed Sacrament.
(Latin: Luna – “moon”).
Aspergillum Aspersorium
Bucket that holds Holy Water.
An aspergillum is a
liturgical implement used
to sprinkle Holy Water.
Sacred Vestments
Alb Cincture
Symbolizes: Purity – Reminder Symbolizes: Chastity
of our Baptism. A long cord used for fastening the
A long white robe worn by the Alb at the waist and to adjust it to
Celebrant, Deacon, and Altar proper length. Usually white, may be
Servers. liturgical color of the day.
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Cope Humeral Veil
A large cape worn by A long cloth, usually white,
Priest in processions and which goes over the
other sacred actions, in celebrant's shoulders and
keeping with the rubrics covers his arms. This is
proper to each rite. attached by a clasp in the
front.
For example, Baptisms,
and during Benediction of The veil is used to hold the Blessed Sacrament in the
the Blessed Sacrament. Monstrance during Benediction.
Liturgical Books
Roman Missal Book of the Gospels
A visible sign of Jesus Christ the
Contains all the prayers and
Word of God. Carried in procession
rituals said by the Priest and
at the entrance of the Mass by the
Deacon during Mass.
Deacon or Lector and placed at the
center of the altar.
Hymnal/Missalette
Provides the congregation the
parts of the mass for a specific
season in the liturgical year
including instructions on
when to stand, sit, or kneel.
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