Roman Missal
the book the priest prays from during the Mass
Lectionary
The book of Scriptures read from at the Liturgy of the Word
Sanctuary
the sacred space elevated before the congregation
Sacristy
the room where all Sacred Vessels are kept and preparations are made for Mass. Also where the priest, deacons and altar servers vest before Mass
Vestments
Special robes worn by priests, deacons and altar servers
Alb
white robe worn over street clothes by priests, deacons and altar servers
Chasuble
Colored vestment worn only by the priest
Dalmatic
Vestment worn only by the deacon
Altar
the table of the Lord in the Sanctuary
Tabernacle
the ornate receptacle used to place the Body of Christ
Ambo
the place where the Word of God is proclaimed
Paschal Candle
the large ornate candle lit at Baptisms, Funerals and on Easter until Pentecost
Altar Cloth
the tablecloth for the altar - always white
Corporal
Small white cloth placed in the center of the Altar
Chalice
gold cup used by the priest/Eucharistic ministers which holds the Blood of Christ
Purificator
small white cloth used with the chalice to purify after communion
Paten
small dish usually used with the chalice on which the large host is placed for consecration
Ciborium
gold cup with a lid which holds the Body of Christ used by the priest/Eucahristic ministers to distribute communion and to store the Body of Christ in the Tabernacle.
Ciboria
more than 1 ciborium
Pall
1. Stiff, white board placed over the chalice
2. White covering for a casket
cruets
small pitchers of water and wine for the Mass
Lavabo
small bowl and towel used for the priest to wash his hands during the Liturgy of the Eucharist
Bells
rung during the consecration of the Mass
Processional Cross
the cross carried in and out of Mass
Thurible
container for burning incense
Thurifer
the server responsible for the thurible
boat
the container for incense
Aspergillum
the holy water sprinkler
Sacrarium
sink used to wash sacred vessels and clothe used during the liturgy
Credence table
Table where the chalice, lavabo/finger towel, and cruet tray are placed in preparation for Mass. Occasionaly, additional ciboria not being brought up in the offertory will be placed on this table.
Offertory table
table where the gifts are placed (usually cruets of water and wine and 2 ciboria)
Prepared Chalice
Chalice with purificator draped over it, the paten with large host placed on top, and covered by the pall