Vestments, Vessels, and Symbols
Across
- 3. Advent, Lent
- 5. Light “Eternal Flame” burns continually on the sanctuary, and indicates Christ’s presence
- 8. Represents Christ, the Light of the World, blessed and used at Easter, and contains 5 grains of incense. Used during baptisms and funerals
- 11. Where the priest saying the mass sits. No one else should be sitting in this chair.
- 12. outer cloak that fastens at the collar with a band or clasp
- 14. Usually at the front of the Church, where the priest consecrates the Body and Blood. Contains relics. Usually raised on steps, (Our Relic?)
- 16. A long white garment which can be used by all liturgical ministers. It is a reminder of the baptismal garment worn when the new Christian "Put on Christ."
- 18. Rung and signify when worshippers are to go to church. Often in towers, they are also sometimes rung during the consecration.
- 20. White linen cloth used during Eucharist to wipe the cup/Chalice (What happens when you drop it)
- 21. Sacred covering, stiff square cardboard covered with linen, spread over the top of the chalice at Mass, also cloth covering on a coffin during a funeral (Why does the chalice need to be covered?)
- 22. A long cloth "scarf." According to the manner in which it worn 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.
- 23. A rope worn around the alb to tie at the waist
- 27. Book containing the Gospels, stored on the Altar until the reading of the Gospel. Processes in and out with the Priest
- 29. Sacred vessel used for the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
- 31. Sacred vessel used to carry many hosts. Used to store the blessed sacrament in the tabernacle. Looks like a cup.
- 32. Sacred vessel used to transport the consecrated body to those who can’t come to church to receive it. Often a small container.
- 33. Sacred vessel in which the Blood of Christ is contained.
Down
- 1. 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.
- 2. Stocks Containers used to store the 3 sacred oils, Oleum Infirmorum (sick), Oleum Catechumenorum (catechumens), Sanctum Chrisma (Sacred Chrism)
- 4. Font Basin or vase, used as a receptacle for baptismal water in which the baptised are immersed. We are baptized as Jesus was. Baptismal Pool(Mobile)
- 6. Contains prayers that the priest says at special times other than Liturgies
- 7. Elevated pulpit, Epistles and Gospels were read, and sometimes sermons are given. Typically on the left side of the altar
- 9. Palm Sunday, Good Friday, Pentecost Sunday, Feast Days of Martyrs
- 10. Small containers used to store the wine and water, should be made of glass, marked with a V(wine) and an A(water), should come with covers.
- 12. Cross with the crucified Lord on it. It is a symbol of Christ’s sacrifice and it gives us daily reminders that we should be devoted to God. (Risen/Crucified)(Cross)
- 13. A loose vestment of white linen, having wide sleeves and in its optimal form reaching to the floor; worn by priests, choirs and others taking part in religious services.
- 15. Chrismas, Easter, Mary, Angels, Saints (not martyrs)
- 17. Book that holds all the readings. Stored at the ambo
- 19. Sacred vessel that holds the Body of Christ
- 23. A long, close-fitting garment worn by members of the clergy as an outer garment or under other vestments.
- 24. Sacred Vessel: Round object at the end of a chain that holds the incense and charcoal
- 25. A long sleeveless vestment worn by a priest when celebrating Mass
- 26. 3rd Sunday of Advent, 4th Sunday of Lent
- 28. Long rectangular garment with no sleeves worn under the alb "poncho"
- 30. Ordinary Time