| Item |
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| Alb |
A long, white garmet worn by priests, deacons and altar servers. |
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| Sacristy |
The room in a church where the priest vests and where sacred vessels are stored |
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| Thurible |
The vessel containing hot coals in which incense is burned |
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| Ciborium |
The covered metal container that holds the consecrated Hosts in the tabernacle |
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| Chasuble |
The colored outer garmet worn by the priest at Mass |
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| Chalice |
The special, usually ornate, cup used to hold the wine consecrated at Mass |
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| Paten |
A plate that holds the bread to be consecrated at Mass |
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| Ambo |
A special reading stand for proclaiming the Word of God and preaching |
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| Sacramentary |
The book of prayers used by the priest at Mass |
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| Stole |
A long, narrow strip of cloth worn over the shoulders of the priest |
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| Aspergillum |
The instrument used to sprinkle people and objects with holy water |
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| Cincture |
A rope-like cord that is tied around the waist of liturgical ministers |
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| Lectionary |
The book from which the Scripture readings are proclaimed during the Mass |
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| Cruets |
The small glass bottles containing wine and water to be used at Mass |
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| Purificator |
A napkin-like cloth used to clean and dry the vessels used at Mass |
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| Tabernacle |
The receptacle where the Holy Eucharist is reserved for adoration and for the sick |
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| Monstrance |
A vessel used for exposing the Blessed Sacrament outside of Mass |
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| Vestments |
The general term for the special garments worn by liturgical ministers |
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| Sanctuary |
That part of the church where the altar, ambo and priest's chair are located |
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| Corporal |
A small white cloth which is placed on the altar under the chalice and paten |
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