Miscellaneous Sacred Items

Question 1

Wine Cruet

Answer 1

A vessel that contains the wine that is to be poured into the Chalice during the Offertory and the Ablutions.
It does not require consecration before use.

Question 2

Water Cruet

Answer 2

A vessel that contains the water that is to be poured into the Chalice during the Offertory and the Ablutions.
It does not require consecration before use.

Question 3

Lavabo Bowl

Answer 3

A bowl used to catch the water poured on the priest’s hands during the Lavabo rite.
It does not require consecration before use.

Question 4

Lavabo Water Cruet

Answer 4

The water cruet used to pour water on the priest’s hands during the Lavabo rite.
It does not require consecration before use.

Question 5

Sanctus Bell

Answer 5

The bell used during the Mass to signal different parts of the Liturgy to the faithful.
It does require consecration before use.

Question 6

Sanctuary Bell

Answer 6

The bell that signals the entrance of the priest into the Sanctuary at the start of the Mass.
It does not require consecration before use.

Question 7

Thurible

Answer 7

The chained censer used to hold the burnt incense that is used at the Mass.
It does not require consecration before use.

Question 8

Incense Boat

Answer 8

The container which holds the incense grains used to replenish the thurible during the Mass.
It does not require consecration before use.

Question 9

Aspergillum

Answer 9

A container that contains Holy Water, and a stick-like object which is used to sprinkle the Holy Water upon the faithful, or whatever it is that requires the blessing of Holy Water.
It does not require consecration before use.

Question 10

Processional Cross

Answer 10

A cross on a pole, which is held up during liturgical processions. It does require consecration before use.

Question 11

Processional Candles

Answer 11

The candles used during liturgical processions. It usually accompanies the cross, and always accompanies the Blessed Sacrament during processions. It is also used during the Mass, specifically during the reading of the Holy Gospel and during the Canon of the Mass. They always should be used in pairs.
It does require consecration before use.

Question 12

Torches

Answer 12

The candles used during the Canon of the Mass, and Eucharistic Processions. It signifies the presence of Christ in the Eucharist to the people. They are always in pairs, but may come in as many as 8.

Question 13

Ablution Cup

Answer 13

A cup of water that sits around the Tabernacle to purify the fingers of those who distribute Holy Communions.
It does not require consecration before use.

Question 14

Holy Water Bottle

Answer 14

A bottle that contains Holy Water. This is usually a small bottle and is easily transportable.
It does not require consecration before use.