Vestments, Vessels, and Symbols

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  1. 3. Advent, Lent
  2. 5. Light “Eternal Flame” burns continually on the sanctuary, and indicates Christ’s presence
  3. 8. Represents Christ, the Light of the World, blessed and used at Easter, and contains 5 grains of incense. Used during baptisms and funerals
  4. 11. Where the priest saying the mass sits. No one else should be sitting in this chair.
  5. 12. outer cloak that fastens at the collar with a band or clasp
  6. 14. Usually at the front of the Church, where the priest consecrates the Body and Blood. Contains relics. Usually raised on steps, (Our Relic?)
  7. 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."
  8. 18. Rung and signify when worshippers are to go to church. Often in towers, they are also sometimes rung during the consecration.
  9. 20. White linen cloth used during Eucharist to wipe the cup/Chalice (What happens when you drop it)
  10. 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?)
  11. 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.
  12. 23. A rope worn around the alb to tie at the waist
  13. 27. Book containing the Gospels, stored on the Altar until the reading of the Gospel. Processes in and out with the Priest
  14. 29. Sacred vessel used for the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
  15. 31. Sacred vessel used to carry many hosts. Used to store the blessed sacrament in the tabernacle. Looks like a cup.
  16. 32. Sacred vessel used to transport the consecrated body to those who can’t come to church to receive it. Often a small container.
  17. 33. Sacred vessel in which the Blood of Christ is contained.
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  1. 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. 2. Stocks Containers used to store the 3 sacred oils, Oleum Infirmorum (sick), Oleum Catechumenorum (catechumens), Sanctum Chrisma (Sacred Chrism)
  3. 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)
  4. 6. Contains prayers that the priest says at special times other than Liturgies
  5. 7. Elevated pulpit, Epistles and Gospels were read, and sometimes sermons are given. Typically on the left side of the altar
  6. 9. Palm Sunday, Good Friday, Pentecost Sunday, Feast Days of Martyrs
  7. 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.
  8. 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)
  9. 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.
  10. 15. Chrismas, Easter, Mary, Angels, Saints (not martyrs)
  11. 17. Book that holds all the readings. Stored at the ambo
  12. 19. Sacred vessel that holds the Body of Christ
  13. 23. A long, close-fitting garment worn by members of the clergy as an outer garment or under other vestments.
  14. 24. Sacred Vessel: Round object at the end of a chain that holds the incense and charcoal
  15. 25. A long sleeveless vestment worn by a priest when celebrating Mass
  16. 26. 3rd Sunday of Advent, 4th Sunday of Lent
  17. 28. Long rectangular garment with no sleeves worn under the alb "poncho"
  18. 30. Ordinary Time