Table near the sanctuary that holds items prepared for Mass
What is the credence table?
Entrance area of the Church
What is the Narthex?
Special sink with a drain leading directly into the ground, used for certain sacred liquids.
What is the Sacrarium?
Cloth covering the altar.
What is the Altar cloth?
Contains the Gospel readings.
What is the Book of the Gospels?
Vessel used to hold consecrated hosts for distribution at Communion.
What is the Ciborium?
Room where liturgical items are prepared and stored.
What is the Sacristy?
Place where baptism is celebrated.
What is the Baptismal Font?
Square linen spread on the altar beneath the sacred vessels.
What is the Corporal?
May be rung at designated moments during Mass.
What are Altar bells?
Cups used when the Precious Blood is distributed to the congregation.
What are Communion cups?
Main area where the congregation gathers?
What is the Nave?
Container that holds holy water for sprinkling.
What is the Aspersorium?
Stiffened square cover placed over the chalice.
What is the Pall?
Chair used by the priest or presider during the liturgy
Central table for the Eucharistic celebration.
What is the Altar?
Area around the altar where the central liturgical actions take place.
What is the Sanctuary?
Instrument used to sprinkle holy water.
What is the Aspergillum?
Linen used to wipe the chalice and other sacred vessels.
What is the Purificator?
Large candle associated especially with Easter and used in certain liturgies.
What is the Paschal candle?
Larger vessel used to hold wine brought for the Eucharistic celebration.
What is the Flagon?
Secure place where the Blessed Sacrament is reserved.
What is the Tabernacle?
Receives water during the purification of sacred vessels.
What are the Ablutions bowl/cup?
Commonly known as the shortest verse in the Bible?
What is 'Jesus Wept'?
Indicates the presence of the Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle.
What is the Sanctuary lamp?