Mass Items

Question 1

Is the tall peaked hat worn by bishops. It’s two shield-shaped halves are said to represent the Old and New Testaments. It is always removed when the bishop prays

Answer 1

Miter

Question 2

Is a tall ornamental staff carried by a bishop. It is shaped like a shepherd’s crook to symbolize the bishop’s role as shepherd of his flock

Answer 2

Crosier

Question 3

The long sleeveless garment worn over the alb by a priest or a bishop during Mass.

Answer 3

Chasuble

Question 4

The long strip of material that hangs around the neck of a priest or bishop and down his front on each side. It is worn while saying Mass or performing other sacraments. A deacon’s stole is similar except that it crosses the chest. The stole is the symbol of the office of the priest or deacon

Answer 4

Stole

Question 5

A long cape worn around the shoulders and fastened at the chest. It is worn by clergy during liturgical functions other than Mass.

Answer 5

Cope

Question 6

A cross on a chain worn by a bishop

Answer 6

Pectoral cross