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RELIGION
LESSON 3: Items and Used at Mass
+-Sacred Vessels/Objects-+
ALTAR
⁃ Table of the Lord where the bread and wine are changed into the
Body and Blood of Jesus Christ.
AMBO
⁃ “Table of the Word” where Scriptures and Gospel are proclaimed.
CROSS
⁃ Crucifix to remind us that the Mass and Jesus Death on the Cross are
the same sacrifice to God the Father.
TABERNACLE
⁃ Shrine where the Eucharist is kept as a place of exclusive
reservation of the Blessed Sacrament.
⁃ Always genuflect before the Tabernacle because Jesus is present
inside.
CREDENCE TABLE
⁃ Table holding the vessels to be used during the Mass, which include,
the Chalice, Patten, Communion Cups, Cruets, and Lavabo Dish.
PATEN
⁃ round metal plate used by the Priest to hold the Hosts (bread) that
becomes the Body of Christ.
CHALICE
⁃ vessel used by the Priest to hold the wine that becomes the Blood of
Christ.
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CIBORIUM
⁃ Vessel containing the hosts that become the Body of Christ and is
placed on the Offertory Table in the Vestibule before Mass to be carried to the
Sanctuary during the Presentation of the Gifts.
PYX
⁃ container for the Eucharistic bread, specifically, the small containers
used to carry communion to the sick.
CRUETS
⁃ contain the wine and the water used during the Mass.
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LAVABO BOWL AND TOWEL

⁃ dish 'Lavabo bowl' and the 'Finger Towel', used by the Priest to wash
his hands before beginning the Consecration.
CORPORAL
⁃ white linen cloth placed on top of the Altar cloth, where the vessels
(Paten and Chalice) containing the bread and wine are placed. [A symbol of the
Shroud that wrapped the body of Jesus in the tomb. (Shroud of Turin)
PURIFICATOR
⁃ cloth used to wipe the edge of the chalice containing the Precious
Blood and used to dry the vessels after purification.
PALL
⁃ stiff, square, white cover placed over the Chalice to protect its
contents.
+-SACRED VESTMENTS-+
ALB
⁃ Symbolizes: Purity – Reminder of our Baptism. A long white robe worn by
the Celebrant, Deacon, and Altar Servers.
CINCTURE
⁃ Symbolizes: Chastity A long cord used for fastening the Alb at the
waist and to adjust it to proper length. Usually white, may be liturgical color of
the day.
CHASUBLE
⁃ Symbolizes: Charity and the Yoke of Christ. The sleeveless outer
garment, covering the Alb and stole of the priest. Its color varies according to
the feast.
STOLE
⁃ Symbolizes: the clerical office, immortality, and the Yoke of Christ
The stole, matching the liturgical color, is a long, scarf-like vestment worn over
the Alb and under the Chasuble. It is the mark of the Office of the Priest. A
priest wears it around the neck, hanging down in front.
COPE
⁃ large cape worn by Priest in processions and other sacred actions, in
keeping with the rubrics proper to each rite. For example, Baptisms, and during
Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.
+-LITURGUCAL BOOK-+
ROMAN MISSAL
⁃ Contains all the prayers and rituals said by the Priest and Deacon
during Mass.
LECTIONARY
⁃ Contains the Sacred Scripture Readings for Mass and usually is place on
the Ambo before Mass.
BOOK OF THE GOSPELS

⁃ A visible sign of Jesus Christ the Word of God. Carried in procession
at the entrance of the Mass by the Deacon or Lector and placed at the center of the
altar.
HYMNAL/MISSALETTE
⁃ Provides the congregation the parts of the mass for a specific season
in the liturgical year including instructions on when to stand, sit, or kneel.
+-LITURGICAL CALENDAR-+
6 Season:
•Advent
⁃ four weeks of preparation before the celebration of Jesus' birth
•Christmas
⁃ recalling the Nativity of Jesus Christ and his manifestation to the
peoples of the world
•Lent
⁃ a six-week period of penance before Easter.
•Sacred Paschal Triduum
⁃ the holiest "Three Days" of the Church's year, where the Christian
people recall the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus.
•Easter
⁃ 50 days of joyful celebration of the Lord's resurrection from the dead
and his sending forth of the Holy Spirit.
•Ordinary Time
⁃ divided into two sections (one span of 4-8 weeks after Christmas Time
and another lasting about six months after Easter Time), wherein the faithful
consider the fullness of Jesus' teachings and works among his people.

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