1. Catholic Furnishings, Objects, Vessels, Linens, etc.
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2. #1 Sanctuary – area that contains the high altar
Church Furnishings
#1 Sanctuary – area that contains the high altar
“Holy place” 2

3. #2 Main Altar Church Furnishings Freestanding (away from a wall)
Fixed or movable
Positioned at a focal point
* Consecrated w/ Chrism
* Contains altar stone
(1 or more relics of a Saint/Martyr) 3

4. #3 Ambo – where the Liturgy of the Word is proclaimed
Church Furnishings
#3 Ambo – where the Liturgy of the Word is proclaimed 4

5. #4 Presider’s Chair – where the presider sits
Church Furnishings
#4 Presider’s Chair – where the presider sits 5

6. #5 Tabernacle - Reserves the Eucharist
Church Furnishings
#5 Tabernacle - Reserves the Eucharist
“Tent”
Must be: 1. Solid 2. Inviolable metal, fixed, locked (free from violation) 3. Prominent place 6

7. #6 Sanctuary Lamp – candle that burns night and day
Church Furnishings
#6 Sanctuary Lamp – candle that burns night and day
Reminds us of “Christ’s abiding love and presence” 7

8. Church Furnishings
#7 Crucifix – placed on or above the altar, reminds us we are present at Calvary in Mass 8

9. #8 Credence Table – holds sacred vessels and linens during Mass
Church Furnishings
#8 Credence Table – holds sacred vessels and linens during Mass 9

10. #9 Ambry– a box that holds the holy oils
Church Furnishings
#9 Ambry– a box that holds the holy oils
Chrism
Oil of the Sick
Oil of Catechumens 10

11. Church Furnishings
#10 Sacristy – a room where vessels, vestments, liturgical items, and the sacrarium are stored. It is also where the clergy vest for Mass. 11

12. Washing linens & vessels, dissolving particles of Eucharist
Church Furnishings
#11 Sacrarium – a basin/sink with a drain directly into the earth for the disposal of water used for a holy purpose
Washing linens & vessels, dissolving particles of Eucharist 12

13. Church Furnishings #12 Altar Rail – demarcates the sanctuary.
Communion is received by kneeling down in front of the rail.

14. Mass Vessels and Linens
#13 Aspergillum – a small brush or instrument used for sprinkling holy water
This practice stems from
Psalm 50
“Sprinkle me with hyssop… I shall be whiter than snow” 14

15. Mass Vessels and Linens
#14 Paten – a thin, round, concave plate, gilded with gold that holds the hosts
*A Bishop consecrates a paten with Chrism 15

16. #15 Chalice – a cup gilded with gold that holds the Precious Blood
Mass Vessels and Linens
#15 Chalice – a cup gilded with gold that holds the Precious Blood
*A chalice is consecrated by a Bishop with Chrism. 16

17. Mass Vessels and Linens
#16 Pall – a hard (cardboard /plastic) square covered with linen used to cover the chalice
*Same name as the cloth covering a casket at a funeral
*Symbolism: the stone rolled over Jesus’ tomb 17

18. Mass Vessels and Linens
#17 Purificator – a rectangular linen used to purify a priest’s fingers, mouth, the rim of a chalice, and to dry the chalice and paten after communion
*Folded in thirds with a cross in the center and a center fold. (6 rectangles) 18

19. *Folded in thirds twice (9 squares)
Mass Vessels and Linens
#18 Corporal – a square linen on the altar on which vessels are placed during Mass
*Folded in thirds twice (9 squares) 19

21. #19 Chalice Veil – a linen that covers holy vessels and other linens
Mass Vessels and Linens
#19 Chalice Veil – a linen that covers holy vessels and other linens
*Matches the liturgical color 21

22. #20 Burse – a square case that holds a corporal
Mass Vessels and Linens
#20 Burse – a square case that holds a corporal
*Matches the liturgical color 22

23. Mass Vessels and Linens
#21 Ciborium – a covered container larger than a chalice that is used to reserve the Eucharist in a tabernacle 23

24. #22 Baldacchino – a dome shaped canopy over a high altar
(also called a ciborium) 24

25. #23 Cruets- 2 small vessels that hold water and wine
Mass Vessels and Linens
#23 Cruets- 2 small vessels that hold water and wine
*The water is used for mixing with the wine and ablution (liturgical washing) of the priest’s hands, and the chalice and paten after communion
“Pitcher” 25

26. Mass Vessels and Linens
#24 Finger towel – a cloth that dries the priest’s hands after ablution 26

27. Mass Vessels and Linens
#25 Pyx – a small case, made of precious metal used for taking communion to the sick 27

28. that holds the Eucharist in a monstrance
Mass Vessels and Linens
#26 Luna – a circular case made of precious metal with glass sides
that holds the Eucharist in a monstrance
“Moon” 28

29. Mass Vessels and Linens
#27 Monstrance – a precious metal container that holds the Eucharist during adoration (exposition) and processions
“Show / Sign” 29

30. Mass Vessels and Linens
#28 Thurible (aka censer) – a vessel in which incense is burned, suspended from chains
Boat 30

31. Mass Vessels, Objects and Linens
#29 Altar Bread – made of wheat flour and water, (Latin rite) no yeast (unleavened) 31

32. Amicire “to throw around” Amictus “mantle”
Priestly Vestments
#30 Amice – linen cloth, worn under the alb
Amicire “to throw around” Amictus “mantle”
Symbolizes: purity of body and soul 32

33. #31 Alb – long white garment, secured with a cincture
Priestly Vestments
#31 Alb – long white garment, secured with a cincture
Albus “white” 33

34. Priestly Vestments
#32 Cincture – cord with a tassel which girds the alb, follows liturgical color of the day
Cinctura “to gird” 34

35. Priestly Vestments
#33/34 Stole - long band of material, follows the liturgical color of the day
Deacon – left shoulder
Priest – around neck 35

36. #35 Chasuble – sleeveless outer garment worn over other vestments
Priestly Vestments
#35 Chasuble – sleeveless outer garment worn over other vestments
Chasula “mantle” 36

37. #36 Biretta – liturgical hat
Priestly Vestments
#36 Biretta – liturgical hat
Pope - Cardinal - Bishop Priest -
White Red Violet Black 37

38. Priestly Vestments
#37 Cassock – long, black garment worn over clerics. During liturgy – worn under surplice
33 buttons 38

39. Outside Liturgy
During Liturgy 39

40. #38 Surplice – half length white, tunic over the cassock
Priestly Vestments
#38 Surplice – half length white, tunic over the cassock 40

41. Originally worn for protection from the cold (hood on back)
Priestly Vestments
#39 Cope – long mantle worn during benediction and processions
Cappa “cape”
Originally worn for protection from the cold (hood on back) 41

42. Priestly Vestments
#40 Humeral Veil – long band of material worn over shoulders covers hands of priest
Humerus “shoulder” 42

43. #41 Zucchetto – small skull cap
Bishop Liturgical Objects
#41 Zucchetto – small skull cap
Office denotes color
Zucca (Italian) “head”
Originally worn by clergy that had a #42 tonsure 43

44. worn only when carrying crosier never when praying
Bishop Liturgical Objects
#43 Miter – head dress, point on top, 2 flaps in back
Mitra “headband”
worn only when carrying crosier never when praying
Symbolism: leadership and authority 44

45. Bishop Liturgical Objects
#44 Crosier – an ornamental staff with a crook on the top
“Crutch”
Symbolism: Bishop’s jurisdiction responsibility to shepherd Christ’s flock 45

46. Bishop Liturgical Objects
#45 Pectoral Cross – worn outside chasuble in Liturgy
When wearing clerics it should be visible or in a shirt pocket
Pectoralis “chest” 46

47. Bishop Liturgical Objects
#46 Bishop’s Ring – he is “wedded” to the Church
Symbolism: authority and unity 47