Unit 2: A Tour Of A Catholic Church Flashcards
What is a paschal candle?
The tall candle lit at the Easter Vigil.
What is a chasuble?
The outer vestment worn by the priest at Mass.
What is a thurible?
Holds charcoal to burn incense.
What is an altar?
Table on which the sacrifice of the Mass takes place.
What are cruets?
Contains water and wine used at Mass.
What is a monstrance?
Holds the Blessed Sacrament for adoration.
What is a priest’s stole?
Worn by the Priest over the alb and under the chasuble.
What is a processional cross?
The cross that leads the procession and stands near the alter.
What are holy oils?
Blessed by the Bishop and used for the sacraments.
What is a chalice?
The cup used by the priest at Mass for the wine.
What is a sacramentary?
Book used by the priest, containing the prayer texts of the mass.
What is a paten?
A dish-like vessel holding the body of Christ for the communion.
What is a tabernacle?
The sacred box that holds the Blessed Sacrament.
What is an ambo?
The platform from which the scripture is read and proclaimed.
What is a sanctuary lamp?
A perpetually lit lamp near the tabernacle when the Blessed Sacrament is present.
