Sacred Vessels
Holds the wine that becomes the Blood of Christ.
What is the Chalice?
Used to honor the presence of Christ and to symbolize His light shining in the world.
What are the Altar Candles?
Outermost liturgical vestment worn by the priest
What is the Chasuble?
Used by priests to wash hands.
What is a Lavabo Bowl?
A small container that holds the grains of incense before they are used.
What is a Boat?
Large white linen cloth that covers the altar during Mass. It shows reverence for the altar, which represents Christ Himself and serves as the table of the Lord.
What is the Altar Cloth?
Long white garment worn by priests, deacons, and altar servers during Mass.
What is the Alb?
Small glass vessels for wine and water.
What are Cruets?
Small, flat plate that holds the host which becomes the Body of Christ.
What is the Paten?
Small white linen cloth used during Mass to clean the chalice and wipe the Precious Blood from the vessel after Communion.
What is the Purificator?
Long cord or rope-like belt, usually white (though it may match the liturgical color), worn around the waist
What is the Cincture?
Official book of prayers and instructions used by the priest during the celebration of Mass.
What is the Roman Missal?
Used for carrying Communion to the homebound and sick.
What is a Pyx?
This stiff square is placed over the chalice to protect the Precious Blood from dust, insects, or anything else that could fall into it
What is the Pall?
Long, narrow strip of cloth worn around the neck and shoulders by priests and bishops, or diagonally across the chest by deacons.
What is the Stole?
Book of Scripture readings used during the Liturgy of the Word at Mass.
What is the Lectionary?
Covered cup-like vessel that holds consecrated hosts.
What is a Ciborium?
Square linen placed on the altar to catch any fragments of the host and drops of precious blood
What is the Corporal?
Is there a difference between those garments worn by a priest and those worn by a deacon?
What is yes?
The cross carried at the front of processions during Mass and other liturgical celebrations.
What is the Processional Cross?