Mass Vocab

Question 1

St. Francis Xavier

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Born in 1506, in Navara Spain. Founded the Jesuits with St.ignatius Loyola

Question 2

Blessed Peter faber

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Born in1506 in France. He was the first of St.ignatius Loyola six companions

Question 3

Icon

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A representation (a picture or image) of Christ or a saint

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AMGD

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Latin ::: Ad maiorem Dei gloriam:

For the greater glory of God

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Spiritual excercises

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Christian meditations written by st.ignatius Loyola. They help discern Jesus in ones life

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Sanctuary

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A sacred place, the most holy place

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Altar

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An elevated structure where religious rites are preformed

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Crucifix

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A cross with the figure of Jesus mounted on it

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Lectern

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A cross with a slanted top used to hold a book

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Lectionary

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A book or list of readings used in worship

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Genuflection

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To bond the knee or touch knee to the ground or floor to kneel

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Tabernacle

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A place for keeping the Eucharist

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Sanctuary lamp

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An altar lamp that is always lit or on when the Eucharist is in the tabernacle

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Ciborium

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A container that holds the consecrated bread (the Eucharist)

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Chalice

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A cup for the wine of the Eucharist. Traditionally made out of glass

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Censor/fragrance

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An aeromatic substance burnt in religious ceremonies

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Monstrance

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A special holder used to display the Eucharist

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Eucharistic chapel

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A chapel where the Eucharist is exposed for adoration

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Mary’s chapel

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A chapel where Mary’s statue is found and where people ask for Mary’s intercession

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Rosary

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A series of prayers that Catholics say, 10 decades of Hail Marys

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Sacristy

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A room in a church where two priests vestments are kept

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Stations of the cross

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A series of 14 crosses relating to the stages of Christi journey to Calvary

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Vestments

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Ceremonial robes worn by priests or their assistants

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Alb

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Linen vestment with a narrow sleeves-wore by priests

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Stole

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A piece of clothing wore by priests made of a narrow strip of cloth worn over the shoulder(s)

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Liturgical colors

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Colors used for vestments and hanging cloths within the context of Christian liturgy

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St. Ignatius loyal

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Founder of the Jesuits, born in Loyola Spain in 1492

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Transubstantiation

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The gifts of bread and wine are changed into the boldly and blood of Christ