Mass Items Flashcards
Purificator
A towel that wipes the hands of a priest and the chalice.
Sacristy
The sides of the Church where they store everything.
Corporal
The Body and Blood of Christ are placed on it. It keeps both of them from spilling.
Jesus on the Cross
Represents Jesus’ sacrifice.
Paten
A plate that holds the Body of Christ.
Nave
Where all the people sit and where the pews are.
Sanctuary
The front part of the Church where the Altar is.
Ciborium
A covered bowl that holds the Body of Christ.
Altar
Represents the places where sacrifices happen.
Baptismal Font
Where people get baptized.
Ambo
The podium is where the scriptures are read.
Lectionary
The book contains all of the readings for the year.
Altar Cloth
A blessed cloth covers the altar.
Pall
A hard thing that covers the chalice so nothing falls into it.
Monstrance
A container where they put the Body of Christ for adoration.
