 Books
Objects
Vestments
Books
Book of the Gospel - contains only the
Gospel readings; used on solemn occasions and is carried by the deacon, or in his absence,
the reader.
Hymnal/Missalette - contains all parts of
the Mass for a specific season in the liturgical year, including instructions on when to
stand, sit, or kneel.
Lectionary - contains the scripture
readings for Mass.
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 special occasions.
Objects
Chalice (CHAL-is) - the large cup used to
hold the wine that becomes the Blood of Christ.
Paten (PAT-en) - a saucer-like disk that
holds the bread that becomes the Body of Christ.
Ciborium (si-BORE-ee-um) - a vessel used
to hold the Hosts which will be used for communion; some are cup-like and others are
bowl/plate like; they are also used to reserve the Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle.
Decanter or Flagon (FLAG-un) - 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.
Pall (PAHL) - the stiff, square, white
cover that is placed over the paten when it is on the chalice.
Purificator - a white cloth used to
cleanse the chalice.
Vestments
Alb - a long, white garment that can be used
by all liturgical ministers; it is a reminder of the baptismal garment worn when the new
Christian "puts on Christ."
Cincture (SINGK-sure) - a long cord used
for fastening some albs at the waist; it holds the loose-fitting type of alb in place and
is used to adjust it to the proper length; it is usually white, although the liturgical
color of the day may be used.
Stole - a long, cloth scarf; according to
the manner in which it is work, 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. A deacon wears it over his
left shoulder, fastening it at his right side.
Chasuble (CHAZ-uh-buhl) - the sleeveless
outer garment, slipped over the head, hanging down from the shoulder 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.
- 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, Pentecost Sunday, and on the Feast Days of Martyrs,
including the Apostles and Evangelists.
- White - worn during the Christmas and Easter seasons and celebration of Mary, the
Angels, the Saints who were not martyrs, All Saints, Birth of John the Baptist, Chair of
Peter, Conversion of Paul, and St. John the Evangelist.
- Violet - worn during Advent and Lent
- Rose - worn on the Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday) and the Fourth Sunday of Lent
(Laetare Sunday).
Dalmatic (dahl-MAT-ik) - 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.
Cassock (KASS-uhk) - 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).
Surplice (SIR-plis) - a wide-sleeved
garment, slipped over the head. Covering the shoulders, and coming down below the hips; it
is worn over the cassock.
Cope (KOPE) - a cape-like garment that 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.
Benediction Veil - also called the
humeral veil; a long, narrow shawl-like vestment used at Benediction.
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