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"Stay with Us Lord"
(Luke 24:29)
(Luke 24:29)
Objects Used at Mass
THE ALTAR:
The altar is the central and focal point of a church, where the sacrifice of Christ
on the cross is made present under Sacramental signs in the Mass
The altar is the central and focal point of a church, where the sacrifice of Christ
on the cross is made present under Sacramental signs in the Mass
CANDLES:
Candles are lit at Mass to remind us of the presence of Jesus who is the light of
the world. Each Sunday Mass celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ who
is our light and our salvation
Candles are lit at Mass to remind us of the presence of Jesus who is the light of
the world. Each Sunday Mass celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ who
is our light and our salvation
CORPORAL:
The corporal is a small cloth placed upon the altar to collect any fragments of
the hosts after they are consecrated and become the Body of Christ. This
cloth is folded up and brought to the sacrarium (a sink that flows into the earth)
where it is cleaned
The corporal is a small cloth placed upon the altar to collect any fragments of
the hosts after they are consecrated and become the Body of Christ. This
cloth is folded up and brought to the sacrarium (a sink that flows into the earth)
where it is cleaned
PURIFICATOR:
The purificator is a white cloth that is used at Mass to purify the chalice
containing the Precious Blood. In the custom of receiving the Blood of Christ
at Mass, the purificator is used by the priest, deacon, or extraordinary minister
of Communion to wipe the chalice after each person receives from it.
The purificator is a white cloth that is used at Mass to purify the chalice
containing the Precious Blood. In the custom of receiving the Blood of Christ
at Mass, the purificator is used by the priest, deacon, or extraordinary minister
of Communion to wipe the chalice after each person receives from it.
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PATEN:
The paten is the plate that holds the hosts at Mass. In keeping with the
symbol of the one Bread and the one cup, the paten usually contains the
hosts that are brought up in the Preparation of the Gifts along with the carafe
of wine
The paten is the plate that holds the hosts at Mass. In keeping with the
symbol of the one Bread and the one cup, the paten usually contains the
hosts that are brought up in the Preparation of the Gifts along with the carafe
of wine
CHALICE:
The chalice is the sacred vessel that is used to contain the Precious Blood.
Recent documents stipulate that the inner cup of the chalice should be made
of non-porous and non breakable material. This means metal, preferably with
a gold cup
The chalice is the sacred vessel that is used to contain the Precious Blood.
Recent documents stipulate that the inner cup of the chalice should be made
of non-porous and non breakable material. This means metal, preferably with
a gold cup
CIBORIUM:
The ciborium is the receptacle that holds the consecrated Hosts to be
distributed at Mass. The plural form of this word is: ciboria. They are usually
made of metal or glass.
The ciborium is the receptacle that holds the consecrated Hosts to be
distributed at Mass. The plural form of this word is: ciboria. They are usually
made of metal or glass.
CRUETS:
The cruets contain the wine and water to be used at Mass.
The cruets contain the wine and water to be used at Mass.
TABERNACLE:
The Tabernacle is the place where the Body of Christ is kept for the purpose
of bringing Holy Communion to those who are ill or homebound and unable to
come to Mass. Ideally, a sufficient number of hosts should be consecrated
for each Mass. The Body of Christ is kept in the Tabernacle to bring Holy
Communion to the sick. The Church also has developed the custom of
adoration of Christ in the Blessed Sacrament since we believe in the Real
Presence of Christ in the Eucharis
The Tabernacle is the place where the Body of Christ is kept for the purpose
of bringing Holy Communion to those who are ill or homebound and unable to
come to Mass. Ideally, a sufficient number of hosts should be consecrated
for each Mass. The Body of Christ is kept in the Tabernacle to bring Holy
Communion to the sick. The Church also has developed the custom of
adoration of Christ in the Blessed Sacrament since we believe in the Real
Presence of Christ in the Eucharis
SACRAMENTARY:
The Sacramentary contains the prayers and rituals of the Mass. The
opening prayer, the prayer over the gifts, and the prayer after Communion
are found in the Sacramentary as well as the Eucharistic Prayers for Mass.
The Sacramentary contains the prayers and rituals of the Mass. The
opening prayer, the prayer over the gifts, and the prayer after Communion
are found in the Sacramentary as well as the Eucharistic Prayers for Mass.
LECTIONARY:
The Lectionary contains the Scriptures that are used at Mass. The Church
sets readings for Masses in Ordinary Time as well as for feasts and solemn
occasions like Christmas and Easter.
The Lectionary contains the Scriptures that are used at Mass. The Church
sets readings for Masses in Ordinary Time as well as for feasts and solemn
occasions like Christmas and Easter.
THE BOOK OF THE GOSPELS:
The Book of the Gospels contains the Gospel passages to be read at Mass.
It is carried in by the deacon (or the lector if there is no deacon) and is
placed on the altar. It is carried with dignity by the deacon or the priest to the
ambo while the Alleluia verse is sung before the Gospel reading. The
Gospel Book is not carried out at the conclusion of the Mass. Rather, the
congregation carries the living Word of God with them as they leave Mass.
The Book of the Gospels contains the Gospel passages to be read at Mass.
It is carried in by the deacon (or the lector if there is no deacon) and is
placed on the altar. It is carried with dignity by the deacon or the priest to the
ambo while the Alleluia verse is sung before the Gospel reading. The
Gospel Book is not carried out at the conclusion of the Mass. Rather, the
congregation carries the living Word of God with them as they leave Mass.
CROSS:
We place a Cross on the altar to make the intimate connection between the
celebration of the Mass and the sacrifice of Christ on Calvary.
We place a Cross on the altar to make the intimate connection between the
celebration of the Mass and the sacrifice of Christ on Calvary.
PROCESSIONAL CROSS:
The altar server carries the Processional Cross in the Entrance Procession.
This Cross is then placed in the holder in front of the Ambo. The altar
server carries this Cross in the procession at the conclusion of Mass
The altar server carries the Processional Cross in the Entrance Procession.
This Cross is then placed in the holder in front of the Ambo. The altar
server carries this Cross in the procession at the conclusion of Mass
THE AMBO:
The ambo is the lectern where the Word of God is proclaimed.
The ambo is the lectern where the Word of God is proclaimed.
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