Sacred Vessels
This is a cup made of gold or silver. It holds the wine for the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and is a striking figured of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Chalice
A long band of silk of the same width as the maniple, but 3 times in length. It is worn around the neck and crossed on the breast. It is worn on the shoulders to remind us of the cross Our Lord carried.
Stole
The latin term for the direction in which the priest should face when celebrating Mass.
The priest should be facing this direction (N,E,S,W)
Ad Orientum
East
Pronunciation of the vowels A, E, I, O, U
ah, eh, ee, oh, oo
This liturgical color represents martyrdom
Red
This is a plate of gold or silver upon which the large bread for consecrations rests until the Offertory.
Paten
Outer and chief vestment of the priest. It is essentially the Mass vestment and exclusively reserved for the priest. It is usually ornamented with a large cross not he back and sometimes on the front as well.
Chasuble
List 2 purposes of the bells at Mass
Joyful noise before the Lord
Ward off evil spirits
Signal to the faithful to alert our senses
Moses-directed to sew bells on priestly vestments
The Sign of the Cross, in Latin
In Nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti. Amen.
Participating is this is our greatest act of worship
The Mass
This is a linen cloth used for wiping the chalice, and the fingers and mouth of the celebrant after Communion. It is spread over the cup of the chalice at the beginning and end of Mass.
Purificator
A cord of linen fastened about the waist to confine the alb. Symbolizes modesty and also readiness for hard work in God's service.
Cincture
The number of candles lit for a Pontifical High Mass
7 Candles
Translate "Oremus"
"Let us pray"
This Mass setting only has the priest and 2 acolytes
Low Mass
This is a square pocket-shaped piece of linen with a cardboard inserted in order to stiffen it. It is placed over the chalice to prevent dust or other matter falling into it.
Pall
A strip of silken cloth worn on the left arm of the priest. An emblem of the tears of penance, the fatigue of the priestly office and its joyful reward in Heaven.
Maniple
This altar card contains the last Gospel.
It is the Gospel side or the Epistle side?
Is it on Christ's left side or right side?
Gospel side (Christ's right side)
Pslam 42
w main parts of the Mass
Mass of the Catechumens
Mass of the Faithful
#1. A square container for item #2 and is the same color and material as the vestments.
#2. A square piece of linen. In size and appearance, it resembles a small napkin. It is spread out on the altar, and the chalice is placed upon it. During the Mass, the Sacred Host rests for a time on this item.
Burse & Corporal
Piece of fine linen in the form of an oblong. The priest places it for a moment on his head, and then allows it to rest upon his shoulders. It is the "helmet of salvation."
The 4 necessary Altar Elements
Altar Stone with 3 Relics
Crucifix
At least 2 Candles
3 Altar Cloths
Translate "Domine non sum dignus"
"Lord I am not worthy"
The 4 Ends of Sacrifice
Adoration
Atonement
Thanksgiving
Petition