Mass Objects
From Latin word "Albus," meaning "white." Priests wear it under their outer vestments.
Alb
a strip of fabric used as an priest vestment, worn over the shoulders and hanging down to the knee or below.
Stole
During this part of mass, the congregation is asked to offer up their prayers, needs, and financial resources to God and the Church.
Offertory/Presentation of the Gifts
During this time, we wish others good health and God's grace and make peace with those we have harmed.
Sign of Peace
This is the most important holiday in the liturgical year and the priest wears red.
Easter
This sacred vessel holds the consecrated wine.
Chalice
The belt worn around the waist of the priest
Cincture
This set of readings is taken from the book of Psalms and typically sung.
Responsorial Psalm
During this song, we recognize Jesus' sacrificial nature, taking over the role of the Passover Lamb.
Lamb of God
During this season, we learn about the life of Jesus Christ and the priest wears green.
Ordinary Time
The official liturgical book that contain the Scripture readings for the Mass.
Lectionary
The bread, made consecrated into the body of Christ.
Host
During this part of Mass, the priest makes the Sacred Scripture more accessible to the general population.
Homily
During this part, we acknowledge our mistakes and ask God for forgiveness.
Penitential Rite
The priest may wear this color on funerals and one other solemn holiday.
Black
The colored outer vestment the priest wears over his alb and stole.
Chasuble
The sacred dwelling where the consecrated hosts are stored in between masses.
Tabernacle
The "Holy, Holy, Holy" is an important piece of this larger prayer during the Mass.
Eucharistic Prayer / Liturgy of the Eucharist
This includes the:
First Reading
Responsorial Psalm
Gospel
Homily
Liturgy of the Word
This season encourages us to prepare for God's son who will come on Christmas. The color is purple.
The bowl that holds the consecrated hosts.
Ciborium
The podium from which lectors and priests read the Sacred Scripture from.
Ambo
Put the following in order:
Concluding Rite
First Reading
Introductory Rite
Communion
Gospel
Eucharistic Prayer
Introductory Rite
First Reading
Gospel
Eucharistic Prayer
Communion
Concluding Rite
During this moment, the priest is in Persona Christi and consecrates the bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ.
Eucharistic Prayer
Red is the color used for all but the following celebrations:
Feast days of Martyrs
Feast days of Saints
Pentecost
Lent
Lent