Liturgical Seasons
The Mass
Vestments
Saints
Altar Vessels
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Represented by the color green, this season is the longest in the liturgical calendar.
Ordinary Time
100
During what part of the mass are the readings proclaimed?
The Liturgy of the Word
100
A white robe wore by the altar server.
Alb
100
The Virgin Mary appeared on his cloak after he took some roses to the Bishop as requested by the Virgin herself.
San Juan Diego
100
The large cup used at Mass to hold the wine that becomes the blood of Christ. Some can be very ornate.
Chalice
200
Marks the beginning of a new liturgical year,it last for four Sundays in which the 1st, 2nd, and 4th are purple and the 3th Sunday is Pink.
Advent
200
During what part of the mass is the Body and Blood of Christ given?
The Liturgy of the Eucharist
200

This is the type of shoes altar servers are generally expected to wear when serving at Mass, to maintain a formal appearance.

What are black shoes?

200
She is the patroness of soldiers and France. At a very early age she heard the voices of St. Micheal, St. Catherine, and St. Margaret.
St. Joan of Arc
200
A saucer-like dish that usually matches the chalice with which it is used. It holds the bread that becomes the body of Christ.
Paten
300
It's beginning is marked by Ash Wednesday and it lasts 40 days in which we are to fast and repent of our sins.
Lent
300

This part of the Mass involves the Altar Servers assisting in the preparation of the altar and the gifts before the Eucharistic Prayer.

What is the Offertory?

300
Long cord that is used for fastening some albs at the waist. It holds loose ļ¬tting albs in place and is used to adjust to proper length.
Cincture
300
He had a twin sister that was also a saint. He was a founder of a religious order. At a young age he left the sinful world and lived in a cave.
St. Benedict of Nursia
300
A large, ornate vessel used to hold the Blessed Sacrament for Adoration, Benediction and solemn Eucharistic processions.
Monstrance
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We celebrate the birth of Jesus
Christmas
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These readings are usually proclaimed by the cantor, and are the songs that the Israelites would sing in their exile in the desert on their way to the Promised Land.
The Psalms
400
A sleeveless outer vestment, slipped over the head, hanging down from the shoulders and covering the stole (sometimes) and alb. It is the proper Mass vestment of the priest and its color varies according to the feast or liturgical season.
Chasuble
400
He was a Spanish knight that later turned into a Soldier of God because of injuries during war that left him in bed (during which time he read about the lives of the saints). He was the founder of the Jesuits.
St. Ignatius of Loyola
400
A case, about the size of a pocket watch, in which Communion is carried to those who are sick or unable to come to church.
Pyx
500
A three day feast which marks the death and Resurrection of Jesus.
Paschal Triduum
500
These readings are the direct teachings of Jesus and they tell the story of when Jesus walked on Earth. They are usually read by the Priest or the Deacon.
The Gospel.
500
A long, narrow, shawl-like vestment used at Benediction and in processions when the blessed sacrament is carried.
Humeral Veil
500
He was a wild young man that enjoyed the pleasures of life, but even though he was a "party boy" he would still show kindness to the poor. Once he discovered his real purpose in life he left the worldly living he had been living for prayer and meditation. He also founded a religious order that are distinguished by their brown garments and humble lifestyle.
St. Francis of Assisi
500
This is a cup- or bowl-like vessel with a lid. It contains hosts that will be used for communion. It is also used to reserve the Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle.
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