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 Books
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 Sacramentary
Contains the opening prayer, prayer over the gifts, prayer after
communion, and solemn blessings. Eucharistic prayers and prefaces for
all of the masses including most special occasions. |
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Book of the Gospels
Contains only the Gospel readings. It is used on more solemn occasions
and is carried by the deacon if it is used. |
 Lectionary
Contains the scripture readings for Mass. It is carried in the
procession by the lector and placed on the ambo. |
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Hymnal/Missalette
Contains all the parts of the mass for a specific season in the
liturgical year including instructions on when to stand, sit, or kneel.
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Objects |
Chalice The large cup used at Mass used to hold the wine which
becomes the Blood of Christ. |
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Paten
A saucer-like disk which holds the bread which becomes the Body of
Christ. |
Ciborium
A vessel used to hold the Hosts which will be used for communion. They
are also used to reserve the Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle. |
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Decanter or Flagon
The bottle or pitcher like vessel used to hold the wine which will be
consecrated at mass for the communion of the people. It is brought forth
with the gifts. |
Communion Cups
Chalice like vessels used at communion when the people receive from the
cup. They are kept on the Credence Table and brought to the Altar at
communion time. |
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Corporal A white linen cloth on which are placed the vessels
containing the bread and wine during Mass which will become the Body and
Blood of Christ. |
Purificator
A white cloth use to cleanse the chalice. It resembles a napkin. |
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 Pall
The stiff, square, white cover that is placed over the paten when it is
on the chalice. |
Tabernacle
The shrine or receptacle either round or rectangular that serves as a
place for the exclusive reservation of the Blessed Sacrament. It should
be of solid material, opaque, secure and inviolable, fitting the
architecture of the church in a preeminent place. |
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Censor & Boat
The Censor, also known as the Thurible, is used at solemn occasions to
incense the bread and wine after the offertory, the priest, and
congregation. The Boat holds the incense until it is place in the censor
by the celebrant.
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Monstrance
A sacred vessel designed to expose the consecrated Host to the
congregation either for adoration in church of carrying in procession,
particularly on the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ. |
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Sanctuary Lamp
An oil lamp or wax candle that burns near the tabernacle. It is always
lit whenever the Blessed Sacrament is reserved in churches or chapels as
a sign of honor shown to the Lord. |
Vestments
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Alb
A long white garment which can be used by all liturgical ministers. It
is a reminder of the baptismal garment worn when the new Christian "Put
on Christ." |
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Cincture
A long cord used for fastening albs at the waist. It holds the
loose-fitting type of alb in place and is used to adjust it to proper
length. It is usually white, although the liturgical color of the day
may be used. |
Liturgical Colors for Chasuble, Dalmatic and Stoles
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 Green - Worn
during "Ordinary Time." Ordinary does not mean ordinary in the sense of
common or normal. Ordinary means counting, as in the 15th Sunday in
Ordinary Time.
 Red - Worn on
Passion (Palm) Sunday, Good Friday, Pentecost Sunday, and on the Feast
Days of Martyrs including the Apostles and Evangelists.
 Violet - Worn
during Advent and Lent or at Masses for the dead. |
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 White - Worn
during the Christmas, Easter seasons and celebrations of Mary, the
Angels, Saints who were not martyrs, All Saints, Birth of John the
Baptist, Chair of Peter, Conversion of Paul, St. John the Evangelist and
is the preferred color for Masses for the dead..
 Rose - Worn on the
3rd Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday) and the 4th Sunday of Lent
(Laetare Sunday).
 Black - Was
traditionally worn at Masses for the dead. Now the preferred color is
White or Violet. |
Chasuble
The sleeveless outer garment, slipped over the head, hanging down from
the shoulders covering the alb and stole of the priest. It is the proper
Mass vestment for the main celebrant and its color varies according to
the feast. |
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Dalmatic
A loose-fitting robe with open sides and wide sleeves worn by a deacon
on more solemn feasts. It takes its color from the liturgical feast as
listed above. |
Priest Stole
A long cloth "scarf." According to the manner in which it worn it is the
mark of the Office of the priest or deacon. A priest wears it around the
neck, letting it hang down in front. |
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Deacon Stole
A long cloth "scarf." According to the manner in which it worn it is the
mark of the Office of the priest or deacon. A deacon wears it over his
left shoulder, fastening it at his right side. |
Cassock
A long black garment worn by Altar Servers under the Surplice. Also worn
by Diocesan Priests (Black), Monsignors (Rose), Bishops (Violet),
Cardinals (Red), and the Pope (White). |
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Surplice
This is a wide-sleeved garment, slipped over the head, covering the
shoulders, and coming down below the hips. It is worn over the cassock.
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Cope
A cape-like garment which is put over the shoulders and hangs to the
ankles, it is open in the front and worn by a priest or deacon in
processions at Benediction and in other services. |
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Benediction Veil
Also called the humeral veil. This is a long narrow shawl-like vestment
used at Benediction.
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