Matthew
The area of the church in which the mass takes place.
Sanctuary
A gathering space outside the main part of the church.
Narthex
The place where the priest sits.
Presider’s Chair
A place where mothers and fathers can take their children during the Mass and still participate.
Cry Room
The place from which the Word of God is proclaimed.
Ambo
The area of the church where the faithful sit/stand/kneel.
Nave
A place where the Sacrament of Reconciliation takes place.
Confessional
A place where the mass is prepared. It holds the priest’s vestments.
Sacristy
The table upon which the consecration takes place.
Altar
A table on which preparations for the altar are kept.
Credence Table
A candle that is always lit while Jesus is present in the tabernacle
Perpetual Candle
The primary image of Christ’s death.
Crucifix
A vessel that holds the consecrated wine.
Chalice
A vessel that holds consecrated hosts in the tabernacle.
Ciborium
A vessel that holds the consecrated host so all the faithful can come to Jesus in humble adoration.
Monstrance
A place in which the consecrated host remains in between Masses.
Tabernacle
A vessel that holds the water that will become the wine.
Cruet
A candle that is lit on Sundays, Holy Days, and special feasts and celebrations.
Easter Candle
A vessel that carries the consecrated host to those who cannot participate in the Mass in person.
Pyx
A bowl in which the priest washes his hands.
Lavabo Dish
A vessel that holds incense that is swung before the tabernacle and the altar.
Censer/Thurible
A vessel that holds holy water which the priest uses to sprinkle over the faithful.
Aspersorium/Aspergillum
A plate upon which the consecrated host sits.
Paten
A place where the faithful can bless themselves with holy water.
Baptismal Font
A place where the holy oils are kept.
Ambry