What is the large book that contains prayers for Mass?
The Roman Missal
What is the cup that holds the wine before it is consecrated?
Chalice
What is the long white robe worn by priests, deacons, and altar servers?
Alb
What book contains the readings for Mass?
Lectionary
The stiff, square, white cover that is placed over the Patten when it is on the Chalice and over the Chalice during the Mass.
Pall
What color vestments does the priest wear on Palm Sunday?
Red
What is the name of the special candle lit during the Easter Vigil?
The Paschal Candle
What is the sleeveless outer garment worn by the priest during Mass?
Chasuble
What color vestments does the priest wear during the Easter Mass?
White or Gold
The large, high table located at the center of the sanctuary where most of the actions of the Liturgy of the Eucharist take place.
Altar
What color does the priest wear during funerals?
Violet
What do the palms on Palm Sunday symbolize?
Victory and Jesus’ Kingship
What do we call the cloth used to wipe the chalice?
Purificator
The chair in which only the Priest or the bishop may sit whether during the Mass or outside the Mass.
Presider’s chair
The cup-like vessel with a lid, this contains the hosts that will be used for the Holy Communion.
Ciborium
A large shawl, worn around the shoulders while carrying the Blessed Sacrament during the benediction and Eucharistic Procession.
Humeral Veil
What do we call the profession of faith recited during Mass?
Nicene Creed or Apostles’ Creed
Why is the altar stripped after the Holy Thursday Mass?
To symbolize Jesus being abandoned before his Crucifixion
What is the long, narrow strip of cloth worn by priests and deacons?
Stole
What hymn is joyfully sung again at Easter after being omitted during Lent?
The Alleluia
A small round skullcap worn by prelates in the Catholic Church; white for the Pope, red for cardinals, purple for bishops, and black for abbots.
Zucchetto
Traditional Prayers
The 7 Sacraments
What does "Triduum" mean?
Three holy days—Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday
Who was the first person to see the risen Christ?
Mary Magdalene