Mass to Mission Vocab

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The special pulpit or book stand where the Word of God is read at Mass

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Ambo

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A special cabinet for the extra consecrated hosts that are reserved for the sick and homebound who are unable to come to Mass. It is also a place for prayer.

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Tabernacle

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A wand with a ball on the end, or a green branch, used to sprinkle holy water.

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Aspergillum

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The musician who sings the Responsorial Psalm and leads the other songs at Mass.

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Cantor

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The special blessing the priest says over the bread and wine so that they become the Body and Blood of Christ.

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Consecration

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We say this word in the Nicene Creed. This word means that Christ is of one substance as the Father. He and the Father are one

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Consubstantial

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A song using the words the angels sang to the shepherds the night Christ was born. It is a song of thanks and praise to God that we sing during most Masses, except during Advent and Lent.

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Gloria

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A song using the words the angels sang to the shepherds the night Christ was born. It is a song of thanks and praise to God that we sing during most Masses, except during Advent and Lent.

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Gloria

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Greek words that mean "Lord have mercy", the Kyrie is sung after the Penitential Act and is the form of a litany

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Kyrie, eleison

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A person who serves in a special role at Mass. Ushers, altar servers, sacristans, musicians, and extraordinary ministers.

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Minister