SACRED

VESTMENTS
AND
SACRED VESSELS

Sacred
Vestments

CASSOCK
The
closefitting
ankle
garment worn
by
certain
Christian
clergy,
members
of
church choirs,
acolytes,
and
others having
some particular

ALB

Alb
(from
the
LatinAlbus,
meaningwhi
te) is a long,
white linen
garment
symbolizing
the
innocence
and
purity
that should
adorn
the

CHASUBLE

The
outer
priestly
vestments
typically
ornate
and
having
a
simple
hole
for the head,
which
symbolizes
the virtue of
charity
and
the yoke of

STOLE

The long scarf placed about on

the neck of the priest, which
symbolizes priestly service and
immortality of the soul.

CINCTURE

It is a lengthy cord, usually of

linen or hemp; tied at the
waist to gather and combine
the full, long flowing alb.

SURPLICE

It is a largesleeved loosefitting garment

reaching almost
knees, usually
of
linen
or
cotton, without
cincture, worn
over
the
cassock
or
habit. It is worn
during
processions,
while
administering
the

MITER
It
is
an
official
and
traditional
headdress of
a bishop, a
tall
cap
outline
on
front
and
back

COPE

Cope(known
in
Latin
aspluviale'rai
n
coat'
orcappa'cape
') is a long
mantle
or
cloak, open in
front
and
fastened
at
the breast with
a
band
or
clasp,
worn

DALMATIC
It
is

long
widesleeved
tunic,
loose
vestment
open
at
the sides
worn
in

DEACONS
STOLEThe
diagon
al
stole
used
by the

SACRED
VESSELS

CHALICE

It
is
a
large cup
or goblet,
a sacred
vessel
used for
drinking;
a cup for
the wine
of
the

CIBORIUM

It is a chaliceshaped vessel
with a lid used
to
hold
consecrated
Hosts
for
distribution
during
the
Communion of
the faithful. It
can be made
of
any
material
as
long as the
inside
is

PATEN

This is a plate of gold or

silver upon which the
large
bread
for

COMMUNION PLATE

It is a metal plate used to

prevent the fragments of the
sacred bread
from falling

LAVABO

A small bowl used by

the
celebrant
for
washing his hands.

PYX

A small
container,
also called a
custodia,
used to
carry the
Sacred Host
when taking
it to the sick
and
homebound.
It is made of

CRUETS

These vessels hold the

water and wine before
Consecration.

THURIBLE AND BOAT

Thurible (or Censer). It is the incense

burner used at Mass. It hangs from
chains so it can be swung to incense
people and things. The Boat is where
the incense is stored until it is placed

MONSTRANCE

Monstrance
(or
Ostensorium
or
Ostensory). It is a
gold or silver vessel,
with a clear glass
area,
called
a
luna, for viewing
the Sacrament. The
Host is kept in place
inside the crystal or
glass frame by a
crescent
shaped
gold or silver gilded
clip
called
a
lunette.
The
monstrance is used
during Benedictions
and
processions,

ALTAR
LINENS

PURIFICATOR
This is a linen
cloth used for
wiping
the
chalice,
and
the fingers and
mouth of the
celebrant after
Communion. It
is spread over
the cup of the
chalice at the

PALL

A blessed, stiff square piece of linen,

sometimes decorated with a Cross or
other embroidery, used to cover the
Chalice to prevent impurities from
falling into it. If it is embroidered or

CORPORAL

Is a square piece of linen and it

resembles a small napkin. It is spread
out on the altar, and the chalice is
placed upon it. During the Mass, the
Sacred Host rests for a time on the

FINGER TOWEL

These may be made of any

material (preferably linen) and are
used at the lavabo and after

The liturgical Books of the

Roman Rite
A.Books Used for the Mass
1.
2.
3.
4.

The Sacramentary
The Antiphonal
The Lectionary
The Evangelarium or Book of the
Gospel
5. The Calendar (also known as Church
Year or Ordo)

the Hours and the Chapter Offices

Used by the Monks
6. The Psalter (including the
antiphonaries)
7. The Hymnal
8. Book for the Orations
9. Biblical, Patristic and
Hagiographical Readings
Today, these four are united into one volume known
as the Breviary or Liturgy of the Hours

C. Books for the Ordering of the

Liturgy
10. The Ceremonials

Books Used by the Celebrants for

the Sacraments and other Rites
11. The Bishops Book: The Pontificial
a.) Ordination of Deacons, Priests and
Bishops (August 15, 1968)
b.) Rite of Consecration to the Life of
Virginity (May 31, 1970)
c.) Rite of Blessing of an Abbot or Abbess
(November 9, 1970)
d.) Rite of Blessing Oils
i. Rite of Consecrating the Chrism
(December 3,1970)

e.) Rite of Confirmation (August 22,

1971)
f.) Rite of Institution of Lectors,
Acolytes, etc. (December 3, 1972)
g.) Rite of Dedication of a Church,
and an Altar (May 29, 1977)
h.) Rite of Crowning an Image of
the Blessed Virgin Mary (March 25,
1981)

12. The Priests Book: The

Ritual
a.) Rite of Marriage (March 19,
1969)
b.) Rite of Baptism for Children
( May 15, 1969)
c.) Rite of Funerals ( August 15,
1969)
d.) Rite of Religious Profession
( February 2, 1970)

f.) Rite of the Pastoral

Care of the Sick
(December 7, 1972)
g.) Rite of Eucharistic
Worship Outside of Mass
(June 21, 1973)
h.) Rite of Penance
(December 2, 1973)
i.) Rite of Blessings (May

Reference
https://www.wikipedia.org
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