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Liturgical Articals1
Religion
Term | Definition |
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Roman Missal | A collection of prayers said when celebrating the Sacrament, or the Holy Eucharist. |
Lectionary | Latin (Lectio) means a reading from the bible that are specially arranged for the readings needed at each mass according to the liturgical year. |
Amice | Put on first; over regular clothing; was a kind of scarf or neck cloth worn over the alb. In middle ages it was worn over the head. |
Alb | Second vestment; Latin (white). Covers the priest from neck to feet;loose fitting; Developed from roman tunic- worn under a more festive outer garnmant. |
Cincture | Worn w/ the alb; color of outer vestment; A cincture is tied in a knot and worn about the waist. Long; end has tassles. |
Stole | a long narrow piece of material worn around the neck and hanging down to below the knees. Worn inside the cincture. The symbol of the priests' ordination. Worn when celebrating ritual at a church. |
Chasuble | the outer vestment; Latin (casula-little house) the chasuble was originally a much longer garnmant than it is now. |
Cope | Another outer vestment; cape-like garnmant usually floor length; it is fastened loosly around the neck with a clasp and is open in front; worn for processions, when the stations of the cross are celebrated, and for Benediction. |
Humeral Veil | (Shoulder) veil. Worn over the Blessed Sacrament. |
Cassock | a long, black robe- like garnmant that covers from neck to feet. Bishop's is reddish purple; and a cardinal's is red. The pope wears a white cassock which is sometimes called the priest's buissness suit. |
Pall | covers the chalice |
Chalice Veil | Covers the pall, paten, purificator, and the chalice. Same color as the vestments |
Aspergil | The sprinker on a handle |
Censor | A small charcoal burner |
Boat | holds the inscence |
Bells | used to call attention |
Monstrance | holds the large consecrated host |
Altar | table of sacrafice |
Sanctuary | the place where the altar is |
Communion rail | something that divides the altar from the rest of the church |
Tabernacle | Where the extra consecrated host goes; Rectangular, rounded, metal box |
Sanctuary Lamp | a candle used to let someone know that Christ is present |
Credence Table | A table of the side of the sanctuary used for the dish and table for washing of the hands |
Gift Table | Holds gifts that will be brought to the altar. |
Burse | holds the corporal |