Learning about Priest Vestments

Priest vestments may seem simple,

simple, but in reality they have a lot of
history and in
in-depth
depth meaning. Teaching children about the history
and meaning of the priest vestments may help them focus better
during Mass!

This file conta

contains
ins a booklet about the vestments,
vestments as well as,
as a
vestment craft and 2 coloring pages! Different priest choose to wear
different versions of the vestments, so choose the craft and coloring
page that shows vestments that are most like those your priest
wears.

Book Assembly instructions:

Print out page 2 – 4 onto regular paper and print the cover (page 5)
onto heavy paper.

Cut each page in half to create two pages - folding them first may
make this easier if you don’t have a paper cutter. Folded the cover in
half and place the pages (in numerical order) into the folded cover.
Use a stapler to staple the pages into the cover.

The information in this ebook can be found in these sources:

My Catholic Faith ~ A Catechism in Pictures
Pictur - By: Rev. Louis LaRavoire Morrow
Could You Explain Catholic Practices? - By: Rev. Charles J. Mullaly, S.J.
Highway To Heaven Series - The Mass - By: The Bruce Publishing Company

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The white, square cloth with two strings, The long white robe worn over the priest’s clothes
which is worn over the priest’s shoulders

The word amice \ˈa-məs\ comes from the Latin word amicire, meaning "to
cover". The amice is used to cover the shirt and collar of the priest’s regular
An alb \ˈalb\ is the long white, robe-like vestment worn over the priest’s
clothes. It is not often used in Ordinary Form. The amice is a symbol of the cloth
regular clothes and the amice. The name alb comes from the Latin word
that covered Christ's face when the Sanhedrin was striking Him and demanding
alba, meaning "white". The white of the alb is a symbol of purity and
that He prophesy who struck Him. Years ago the priests wore it over the head
freedom from sin. It represents the white robe with which Herod clothed
like a hood to help keep them from seeing distractions during Mass.
Jesus in when he sent Him back to Pilate.
As the priest dresses for Mass, he kisses the cross on the amice and prays:
This is the prayer the priest says while putting on the alb:

“Place upon me, O Lord, the helmet of salvation, for fighting and
overcoming all the wiles of the devil and for overcoming the savagery “Cleanse me, O Lord, and purify my heart; that being made white in
of all my enemies.” the Blood of the Lamb, I may come to eternal joy.”

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 The rope tied around the waist The short strip of cloth that hangs on the left arm

The maniple \ˈma-nə-pəl\ was originally a simple handkerchief. Priests

The cincture \ˈsiŋ(k)-chər\ is a cord that a priest ties around his waist over the
alb. It helps to hold the alb in place. It’s either white or the liturgical color of
the day. It represents the rope that was tied around Jesus’ waist when He was
led to Calvary. It is meant to be a reminder of the life of purity and self-control
to which a priest is called.
While tying the cincture the priest prays:
had no pockets and wearing all those vestments would get very hot,
especially, in hot parts of the world where there was no air-conditioning.
Priests started hanging a handkerchief over their sleeve to wipe away
sweat. Eventually it was made more decorative, since it was being used
during Mass. Today it’s a symbol of the hardship of priesthood, and is a
reminder of Veronica’s veil, which was used to wipe the face of Jesus.
The maniple is rarely used in Ordinary Form.
As the priest puts on the maniple, he kisses the cross
on the maniple and prays:

“May I be worthy, O Lord, to bear the maniple of weeping and sorrow:

“Gird me, O Lord, with the girdle of purity and extinguish in me all evil
that I may receive the reward for my labors with rejoicing.”
desires; so that the virtue of continence and chastity may ever
abide in me.”
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 The long narrow piece of cloth worn around the neck The large outer garment

Gothic
chasuble
Fiddleback
Chasuble

The stole \ˈstōl\ is worn at all sacramental celebrations and at various prayer
services. The color can change depending on the liturgical season. It is a
symbol of a priest’s dignity and authority. The priest can wear the stole
crossed or straight down, depending on the celebration. A bishop wears his
stole straight down. Deacons wear a slightly different version of the stole,
which hangs from the shoulder and is held together on the other side.
On the back of the stole there is a cross which the priest kisses as he prays:
“Restore unto me, O Lord, the stole of immortality, which was lost
through the transgression of our first parents; and although I am
unworthy to approach Thy sacred mystery, may I yet be found worthy
of everlasting joy.”
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The chasuble \ˈcha-zə-bəl\ is an ornate, sleeveless poncho-like vestment,
which is worn over the other vestments. It’s usually decorated with
Christian symbols, a cross, or images of Mary. The priest wears different
colors, like red, white, green, purple, or black, based on the current feast
day or liturgical season. The chasuble symbolizes the heavy responsibility
which a priest has.
Here is the prayer which is said by the priest as he puts on the chasuble:
“O Lord, who said: My yoke is easy, and My burden light: grant
that I may bear it well and that I may obtain Thy favor.
Amen.”
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The priest’s vestments are a specific color at Mass depending on
the seasons of the year and the feast days.

White means joy and purity. It’s worn on the Feasts days of Our Lord,
the Blessed Mother, St. Joseph, the angels, and those saints who are not
martyrs. It’s also worn after Easter until Pentecost.

Red is the color of love, fire, and blood. It’s worn on Pentecost and on
the feast days of the Passion of Jesus, the apostles, and those saints
who are martyrs.

The color green signifies hope. It’s worn during ordinary times, after the
Epiphany until Lent, and after Pentecost until Advent, except for the
special feast days when red or white is worn.

Purple is the color of penance. It’s worn during Advent and Lent.

Black is a sign of death or sadness. It can be worn at funeral Masses or

on Good Friday.

Note: The chasuble, the stole, and the maniple are all the same color.
Vestment Craft - Change the Color
With this craft, children can change the color of the priest's chasuble. There is also a picture of the other
vestments that a priest wears (under his chasuble), on the back of the craft.

Instructions for craft:

• Print the craft page * onto stock paper / heavy

paper. Cut out the two squares.
• Cut out the chasuble area on the priest’s vestments.
The lines are extra thick for easy cutting.
• Staple the two squares back-to-back, but leave one
side unstapled.
• Create a 4 x4 ½ inch square of each of the liturgical
colors from colored paper.
(red, white, green, and purple - you can do black, too,
but that’s rarely used).
• Slide the colored paper sheets between the craft
squares at the unstapled opening.

Change the color!

The color which you can see through the priest's chasuble
should be the liturgical color of the day. This color can be
changed each day as the liturgical color changes.

*There are two versions of this craft:

Craft with straight down stole
Craft with a crossed stole
Choose the one your priest wears!

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 Alb Cincture
Amice

Chasuble
Stole
Maniple

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 Alb Cincture Stole

Chasuble

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