liturgical objects
the vessel which holds the wine that becomes the Precious Blood of Christ.
the chalice
the nativity calling of Jesus Christ on December 25
Christmas
a sign of gods loving presence
sacrament
made to the altar whenever one passes in front of it during mass and during the creed.
profound bow
the official church of the bishop of the diocese
Cathedral
this is prepared and blessed every year at the Easter Vigil. This light stands near the altar during the easter Season and near the baptismal font during the rest of the year. it may also stand near the casket during the funeral rites.
Paschal candle
4 weeks of prepeartion before Chrsitmas
Advent
This is the way in which the church names someone a saint
canonization
made durinhg mass at the name of Jesus, of the three diving persons, and Mary.
bow of the head
this the greatest of all saints
Mary
a small rectangular cloth used for wiping the chalice
purificator
40 days of preparation before Easter
Lent
a prayer praising or thanking God for someone or something and asking God to be present
Blessing
done during the confiteor, acknowleddging our sinfulness
striking of the breast
the cycle of seasons and feast celebrating the presence of the risen Christ with us always
liturgical year
used for washing the hands of priests
When is Ordinary time?
lasts 4-8 weeks after Christmas and 6 months after Easter
the entire community of Jesus' followers, those living, those in heaven, and those who have died but have yet to enter heaven
Communion of Saints
bending of the right knee.
genuflection
how many times does the bell ring during mass?
four
is a sign that the blessed sacrament is in the tabernacle
lit candle
What is the Sacred Pashcal Triduum?
three holiest days of the year: Holy thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday
who recieves the sacrament of holy orders?
Priest
this is done to the book of ospels and the altar are customarily venerated with a ___
kiss
what are the 4 main colors of the liturgical year?
white, green, purple, red