GLOSSARY OF LITURGICAL TERMS |
Term |
Explanation |
Location |
Alb |
The white undergarment worn by the priest or acolytes |
Sacristy closet |
Altar |
the appropriate term for the table around which we gather to celebrate the Eucharist |
Main Chapel |
Ambo |
The appropriate term for the podium from which the Word is proclaimed. |
Main Chapel |
Boat |
Small metal container with cover, used to hold incense; comes with a small spoon |
Sacristy cabinet top shelf |
Book of Gospels |
Book containing Sunday Gospels for all three cycles of the year |
Sacristy Bookshelf |
Book of Gospels bookholder |
Used to hold the Book of Gospels on the Altar during the first part of Mass |
Sacristy Cabinet top shelf |
Candle Lighter |
Metal rod that holds a taper used to light candles |
Under counter, left in sacristy |
Chalice |
appropriate term for the vessel used to consecrate the Blood of Christ. |
Top middle cabinet in Sacristy |
Chasuble |
The outer garment worn by the priest on Sundays |
Sacristy closet |
Cincture |
The rope-like cord sometimes worn around the waist by the priest |
Sacristy closet |
Corporal |
Square linen cloth used on the altar underneath the chalice and paten during the Eucharistic Prayer |
Sacristy drawer |
Credence Table |
The small table to the left of the altar when facing the labyrinth; it holds materials for Mass |
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Cruet |
The small pitcher (with cover) that holds the wine for Mass |
On the rack behind the Sacristy sink |
Host |
the unleavened flat bread which we use in addition to the homemade unleavened bread |
Sacristy Cabinet bottom shelf left |
Hymn Board |
Used to list the hymns for Mass |
Sacristy Cabinet top shelf |
Incense bowl |
A bowl filled with sand used to burn incense |
Small Sacristy cabinet top left |
Lectionary |
Book containing readings used during Mass |
On the Ambo; (other vol. kept on Sacristy Bookshelf |
Paschal Candle |
The tall candle with the year inscribed on it – it is blessed at the Easter Vigil each year; used during the Easter season and for Baptisms, Funerals and Weddings |
Main chapel, behind the altar to the left near the window facing the labyrinth |
Purificator |
Rectangular linen folded in three, used to wipe chalice during and after communion |
Sacristy drawer |
Sacramentary |
The book containing all the prayers for Mass |
Sacristy Bookshelf |
Sanctuary Lamp |
The candle which burns constantly near the fountain; |
extras are in the Sacristy closet floor to the right |
Stole |
The long strip of cloth worn by the priest over the shoulders (deacons wear them over one shoulder and across the body |
Sacristy closet |
Thurible |
Metal pot on a long chain used for burning incense; there are 2, ,one with single chain, one with multiple chains |
Sacristy cabinet, top shelf |
Vestments |
Garments used during liturgical rites |
Vestment Closet |
Water Pitcher |
Small pitcher (no cover) |
On the rack behind the Sacristy sink |
