Unit 2: A Tour Of A Catholic Church Flashcards

1
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What is a paschal candle?

A

The tall candle lit at the Easter Vigil.

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2
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What is a chasuble?

A

The outer vestment worn by the priest at Mass.

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3
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What is a thurible?

A

Holds charcoal to burn incense.

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4
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What is an altar?

A

Table on which the sacrifice of the Mass takes place.

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5
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What are cruets?

A

Contains water and wine used at Mass.

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6
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What is a monstrance?

A

Holds the Blessed Sacrament for adoration.

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7
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What is a priest’s stole?

A

Worn by the Priest over the alb and under the chasuble.

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8
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What is a processional cross?

A

The cross that leads the procession and stands near the alter.

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9
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What are holy oils?

A

Blessed by the Bishop and used for the sacraments.

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10
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What is a chalice?

A

The cup used by the priest at Mass for the wine.

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11
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What is a sacramentary?

A

Book used by the priest, containing the prayer texts of the mass.

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12
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What is a paten?

A

A dish-like vessel holding the body of Christ for the communion.

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13
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What is a tabernacle?

A

The sacred box that holds the Blessed Sacrament.

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14
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What is an ambo?

A

The platform from which the scripture is read and proclaimed.

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15
Q

What is a sanctuary lamp?

A

A perpetually lit lamp near the tabernacle when the Blessed Sacrament is present.

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16
Q

What is a deacon’s stole?

A

A diagonal vestment worn by the Deacon over one shoulder.

17
Q

What is an alb?

A

A white linen vestment worn by Priests, Deacons and altar servers.

18
Q

What is a baptismal font?

A

A font filled with holy water in which baptisms take place.

19
Q

What is a ciborium?

A

A covered container or vessel for holding the Blessed Sacrament.

20
Q

What is a lectionary?

A

The book of scripture readings proclaimed at mass.