Objects of the Catholic Mass (no pictures)

Front

This is the bowl that holds the consecrated hosts.

Back

paten

Front

The sacred vessel, usually made of precious metal, which holds the consecrated wine.

Back

chalice

Front

The small vessels that hold wine and water used during the Liturgy of the Eucharist.

Back

cruets

Front

This is the long narrow strip of colored fabric that the priest wears to symbolize his priestly authority and that he is doing the work of Christ. The color corresponds with the liturgical season or feast day.

Back

stole

Front

The metal holder in which the incense is buried during Mass.

Back

Thurible

Front

The white cloth used by a priest or extraordinary minister of the Eucharist to wipe the chalice after people receive communion from the cup.

Back

Purificator

Front

The fixed, locked box usually behind the altar where the consecrated Eucharistic hosts are kept.

Back

Tabernacle

Front

The colored outer vestment the priest wears over the alb and stole. It is a symbol of the priest acting in persona Christi (in the person of Christ) when he celebrates Mass.

Back

chasuble

Front

The "belt" that the priest ties around the alb. When he puts it on he prays for purity to help him live a life of chastity.

Back

Cincture

Front

The elevated platform (or lectern) from which the Scripture readings and homily are proclaimed.

Back

Ambo