1. Catholic Furnishings, Objects, Vessels, Linens, etc.
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2. #1 Sanctuary – contains the high altar
Church Furnishings
#1 Sanctuary – 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. Sanctuary, main altar, crucifix, tabernacle, sanctuary lamp, altar rail, flowers 14

15. Mass Vessels and Linens
#13 Aspergilium – 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” 15

16. 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 16

17. #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. 17

18. 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 18

19. 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) 19

20. *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) 20

22. #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 22

23. #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 23

24. Mass Vessels and Linens
#21 Ciborium – a covered container larger than a chalice that is used to reserve the Eucharist in a tabernacle 24

25. Synonymous with a #22 Baldichino – a dome shaped canopy over a high altar25

26. #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” 26

27. Mass Vessels and Linens
#24 Finger towel – a cloth that dries the priest’s hands after ablution 27

28. Mass Vessels and Linens
#25 Pyx – a small case, made of precious metal used for taking communion to the sick 28

29. 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” 29

30. Mass Vessels and Linens
#27 Monstrance – a precious metal container that holds the Eucharist during adoration (exposition) and processions
“Show / Sign” 30

31. Mass Vessels and Linens
#28 Thurible (aka censer) – a vessel in which incense is burned, suspended from chains
Boat 31

33. #29 Altar Bread – made of flour and water, (Latin rite) no yeast
Mass Vessels, Objects and Linens
#29 Altar Bread – made of flour and water, (Latin rite) no yeast 33

34. Group Items Quiz/Race
1st person in each row: Write the names of the people in your row at the top of a piece of paper. Answer the first question and pass the paper back. At the end of the row, pass it forward one seat.
Draw a tabernacle.
Draw and label what tells us that Jesus is in the tabernacle.
Draw and label one object found inside the tabernacle.
Same as #3.
Draw an altar. Draw and label the thing that a luna goes into on top of the altar.
Draw an ambry.
Draw and label what goes inside a burse.
Draw an aspergilium.
Draw a thurible.

35. Group Items Quiz/Race
The last person in each row: Write the names of the people in your row at the top of a piece of paper. Answer the first question and pass the paper forward. At the front of the row, pass it backward one seat.
Draw and label the place where the readings are proclaimed.
Draw and label that which wipes the rim of the chalice.
Draw and label something other than a chalice that holds wine.
Draw and label where the priest sits.
Draw a sacrarium.
Draw a pall.
Draw and label the dividing line of the sanctuary and the rest of the church.
Draw and label the table that is not the altar.
Draw and label the object that reminds us of our presence at Calvary.

37. 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 37

38. #31 Alb – long white garment, secured with a cincture
Priestly Vestments
#31 Alb – long white garment, secured with a cincture
Albus “white” 38

39. Priestly Vestments
#32 Cincture – cord with a tassel which girds the alb, follows liturgical color of the day
Cinctura “to gird” 39

40. Priestly Vestments
#33/34 Stole - long band of material, follows the liturgical color of the day
Priest – around neck
Deacon – left shoulder 40

41. #35 Chasuble – sleeveless outer garment worn over other vestments
Priestly Vestments
#35 Chasuble – sleeveless outer garment worn over other vestments
Chasula “mantle” 41

42. #36 Biretta – liturgical hat
Priestly Vestments
#36 Biretta – liturgical hat
Pope - Cardinal - Bishop Priest -
White Red Violet Black 42

43. Priestly Vestments
#37 Cassock – long, black garment worn over clerics. During liturgy – worn under surplice 43

44. Outside Liturgy
During Liturgy 44

45. #38 Surplice – half length white, tunic over the cassock
Priestly Vestments
#38 Surplice – half length white, tunic over the cassock 45

46. 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) 46

47. Who wears it and when?

48. What is it and who wears it?

49. What are they? What is one time they are worn?

50. Priestly Vestments
#40 Humeral Veil – long band of material worn over shoulders covers hands of priest
Humerus “shoulder” 50

51. Zucca (Italian) “head” Originally worn by clergy that had tonsures
Bishop Liturgical Objects
#41 Zucchetto – small skull cap
Office denotes color
Zucca (Italian) “head”
Originally worn by clergy that had tonsures 51

52. worn only when carrying crosier never when praying
Bishop Liturgical Objects
#42 Miter – head dress, point on top, 2 flaps in back
Mitra “headband”
worn only when carrying crosier never when praying
Symbolism: leadership and authority 52

53. Bishop Liturgical Objects
#43 Crosier – an ornamental staff with a crook on the top
“Crutch”
Symbolism: Bishop’s jurisdiction responsibility to shepherd Christ’s flock 53

54. Bishop Liturgical Objects
#44 Pectoral Cross – worn outside chasuble in Liturgy
When wearing clerics it should be visible or in a shirt pocket
Pectoralis “chest” 54

55. Bishop Liturgical Objects
#45 Bishop’s Ring – he is “wedded” to the Church
Symbolism: authority and unity 55

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