Chalice
The large cup used at Mass used to hold the wine which becomes the Blood of Christ.
Ciborium
A vessel used to hold the Hosts which will be used for communion. They are also used to reserve the Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle.
Paten
A saucer-like disk which holds the bread which becomes the Body of Christ.
Cruet
Small vessels that hold the water and wine (for the chalice) used during Mass
Aspergill / Aspergillium
A rod with small holes in the end allowing the sprinkling of Holy Water
The aspersory is the portable vessel filled with Holy Water
Tabernacle
The shrine or receptacle either round or rectangular that serves as a place for the exclusive reservation of the Blessed Sacrament. It should be of solid material, opaque, secure and inviolable, fitting the architecture of the church in a preeminent place.
Sanctuary Lamp
An oil lamp or wax candle that burns near the tabernacle. It is always lit whenever the Blessed Sacrament is reserved in churches or chapels as a sign of honor shown to the Lord.
Monstrance
A sacred vessel designed to expose the consecrated Host to the congregation either for adoration in church of carrying in procession, particularly on the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ.
Censor and Boat ( Thurible)
The Censor, also known as the Thurible, is used at solemn occasion to incense the bread and wine after the offertory, the priest, and congregation. The Boat holds the incense until it is place in the censor by the celebrant.
Decanter or Flagon
The bottle or pitcher like vessel used to hold the wine which will be consecrated at mass for the communion of the people. It is brought forth with the gifts.
Lavabo Bowl / Ablution Cup
is a bowl over which the priest washes his hands during Mass (water drips into this bowl.)
The Processional Cross is the large cross that is carried in by a server at the beginning of Mass and is carried out at the end of Mass
The Gospel Candle is carried during the precession and reading the Holy Gospel.
Pyx
Small container (Greek meaning 'box') that holds the consecrated Host taken to the sick
chalice
Mass could stand for a wide variety of things for instance Massachusetts, Holy Mass, Georgina Paul Mass, and Massey, a type of flower.
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No, it is not. Salt used to be used for Baptism as a sign of bitterness and suffering, but not any more.
Nope,the correct answer is The HOLY MASS is the highest form of PRAYER.............
it is a blessed object and used in the service of the holy mass; not particularly sacred.
it is a blessed object and used in the service of the holy mass; not particularly sacred.
The three oils (catechumens, sick, chrism) are blessd by a bishop in Holy Week. The Chrism oil is used on Easter for newly Baptized or Confirmed at that Mass.
Holy water is not a symbol of the holy trinity. The holy trinity has to do with the idea of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Holy water is used to show the "washing away" of sin.
Unleavened bread, bread without yeast
Holy Communion or Holy Eucharist