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Catholic Furnishings, Objects, Vessels, Linens, etc.
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#1 Sanctuary – area that contains the high altar
Church Furnishings #1 Sanctuary – area that contains the high altar “Holy place” 2
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#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
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#3 Ambo – where the Liturgy of the Word is proclaimed
Church Furnishings #3 Ambo – where the Liturgy of the Word is proclaimed 4
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#4 Presider’s Chair – where the presider sits
Church Furnishings #4 Presider’s Chair – where the presider sits 5
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#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
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#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
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Church Furnishings #7 Crucifix – placed on or above the altar, reminds us we are present at Calvary in Mass 8
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#8 Credence Table – holds sacred vessels and linens during Mass
Church Furnishings #8 Credence Table – holds sacred vessels and linens during Mass 9
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#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
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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
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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
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Church Furnishings #12 Altar Rail – demarcates the sanctuary.
Communion is received by kneeling down in front of the rail.
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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
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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
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#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
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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
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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
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*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
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#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
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#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
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Mass Vessels and Linens
#21 Ciborium – a covered container larger than a chalice that is used to reserve the Eucharist in a tabernacle 23
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#22 Baldacchino – a dome shaped canopy over a high altar
(also called a ciborium) 24
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#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
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Mass Vessels and Linens
#24 Finger towel – a cloth that dries the priest’s hands after ablution 26
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Mass Vessels and Linens
#25 Pyx – a small case, made of precious metal used for taking communion to the sick 27
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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
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Mass Vessels and Linens
#27 Monstrance – a precious metal container that holds the Eucharist during adoration (exposition) and processions “Show / Sign” 29
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Mass Vessels and Linens
#28 Thurible (aka censer) – a vessel in which incense is burned, suspended from chains Boat 30
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Mass Vessels, Objects and Linens
#29 Altar Bread – made of wheat flour and water, (Latin rite) no yeast (unleavened) 31
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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
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#31 Alb – long white garment, secured with a cincture
Priestly Vestments #31 Alb – long white garment, secured with a cincture Albus “white” 33
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Priestly Vestments #32 Cincture – cord with a tassel which girds the alb, follows liturgical color of the day Cinctura “to gird” 34
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Priestly Vestments #33/34 Stole - long band of material, follows the liturgical color of the day Deacon – left shoulder Priest – around neck 35
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#35 Chasuble – sleeveless outer garment worn over other vestments
Priestly Vestments #35 Chasuble – sleeveless outer garment worn over other vestments Chasula “mantle” 36
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#36 Biretta – liturgical hat
Priestly Vestments #36 Biretta – liturgical hat Pope - Cardinal - Bishop Priest - White Red Violet Black 37
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Priestly Vestments #37 Cassock – long, black garment worn over clerics. During liturgy – worn under surplice 33 buttons 38
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Outside Liturgy During Liturgy 39
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#38 Surplice – half length white, tunic over the cassock
Priestly Vestments #38 Surplice – half length white, tunic over the cassock 40
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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
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Priestly Vestments #40 Humeral Veil – long band of material worn over shoulders covers hands of priest Humerus “shoulder” 42
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#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
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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
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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
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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
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Bishop Liturgical Objects
#46 Bishop’s Ring – he is “wedded” to the Church Symbolism: authority and unity 47
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