The document provides descriptions of various items used in Catholic churches during mass and other religious ceremonies. It defines important furnishings and objects found in the sanctuary like the altar, tabernacle, and ambo. It also explains vestments and vessels used by priests like the chasuble, stole, chalice, and ciborium. Liturgical items carried in processions such as the processional cross and candles are also defined.

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3. ITEMS USED IN THE CHURCH

4. SANCTUARY A sacred part of the church The ambo, altar and presidential chair are all found here

5. ALTAR The table where the Eucharist is celebrated Is a symbol of (and represents) Jesus Christ

6. SACRAMENTARY Sometimes called the Missal or Altar Missal Has all the prayers used by the priest at Mass Is used at the altar and the presidential chair

7. HOST The consecrated Body of Christ

8. PATEN Plate or bowl that contains the host, the consecrated Body of Christ Paten

9. CHALICE Cup that contains the Blood of Christ Chalice

10. PURIFICATOR Also called a purifier A cloth used to wipe the chalice every time someone drinks from it

11. CIBORIUM A container that holds the Body of Christ Usually used when keeping hosts in the tabernacle

12. CORPORAL Name comes from Latin word “corpus”, meaning “body” Chalice and paten are placed on it during Mass They catch any particles of the Blessed Sacrament that may fall from the chalice or paten

13. CRUET Small jug that contains water or wine for Mass

14. LAVABO BOWL AND TOWEL The bowl the priest uses to wash his hands as he prepares the gifts When he washes his hands, he prepares for the eucharistic prayer and asks God to wash away his sins

15. AMBO Also called a lectern The place where the readers, deacon and priest proclaim the readings during Mass

16. LECTIONARY Has all the scripture readings used in the Church

17. BOOK OF GOSPELS Has all the Gospel readings used at Mass Used by the deacon when there is one Usually processed to the ambo during the Gospel acclamation

18. PRESIDENTIAL CHAIR The chair on which the presider sits

19. CRUCIFIX A cross with the figure of Jesus on it

20. CREDENCE TABLE Kept to one side in the sanctuary All the things needed for Mass are kept there when they are not needed at the altar

21. TABERNACLE The place where we keep the Blessed Sacrament, that is, the consecrated bread that is Jesus Tabernacle

22. TABERNACLE LAMP Lamp that is kept burning to show that the Blessed Sacrament is present in the tabernacle When the tabernacle is in the sanctuary, this lamp may be called a sanctuary lamp Tabernacle Lamp

23. PROCESSIONAL CROSS Carried into the church at the front of a procession It reminds us that Jesus died for us, and is the most well-known symbol of our faith and our Church

24. PROCESSIONAL CANDLES Carried either side of the cross in the entrance procession Used in other processions, and during the proclamation of the Gospel

25. INCENSE Grains that are sprinkled onto burning charcoal Makes clouds of sweet smelling smoke A reminder that our prayers rise up to God Incense

26. THURIBLE The vessel where we place the incense on glowing charcoal so it can burn and be used during Mass Thurible

27. INCENSE BOAT Holds incense that is used in the thurible during Mass Incense Boat

28. FONT Pool of water where people are baptised

29. PASCHAL CANDLE Is a symbol of Jesus, the Light of the World, who rose from the dead It is used at baptisms and funerals It stands in the sanctuary during the Easter season, then is kept near the baptismal font

30. ALB Long white linen tunic Comes from Latin word “albus”, meaning “white” Can be worn by anyone who is baptised Alb

31. STOLE A coloured vestment worn around the neck It shows that the priest is celebrating one of the sacraments It also shows he has the duty to preach the Word of God Stole

32. CHASUBLE A coloured vestment that looks like a poncho Is worn over the top of the other vestments It shows that the priest is celebrating Mass Chasuble

33. CINCTURE A rope belt Cincture

34. HUMERAL VEIL Long, rectangular garment, held together at the front with a clasp Used by the priest or deacon when he carries a ciborium or monstrance with the Body of Christ in it Usually worn with a cope Humeral Veil Cope

35. MONSTRANCE A metal container on a stand that holds and displays a host Used at exposition and benediction of the Blessed Sacrament

36. STATIONS OF THE CROSS They are usually images placed around the church These images usually show the final events in Jesus’ life, including his death and burial

37. SACRISTY The room where the priest and servers prepare themselves for Mass

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