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Catholic definitions

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alb
The full white garment worn by the priest, deacon, or in some cases the altar servers
Altar
The place where the Eucharistic sacrifice takes place
Ablution bowl or Lavabo bowl
covered dish of water used by the priest, deacon, or EMHC after distributing communion
Ambo
Platform from which the readings and homily are preached
Holy Water sprinkler
Aspergillium
Long tunic like garment which reaches from the neck to the heals and is worn by some clergy
Cassock
Cup of precious metal that holds the wine that becomes the Precious Blood of Christ
Chalice
A cloth covering used to hide the chalice and paten up to the offertory and after communion
Chalice Veil
A large cup or container of precious metal with a cover that holds the body of Christ after consecration
Ciborium
A large white linen usually with a cross in the center used to protect any particles of the body and blood of Jesus from falling to the altar cloth
Corporal
A table in the Sanctuary where the cruets, chalices, and ciborium are kept before and after consecration
Credence Table
The vessels containing water and wine used at Mass
Cruets
The Book of readings used for the Liturgy of the Word. It usually contains both the 3 yr cycle for Sundays and 2 yr cycle for weekday Masses
Lectionary
A square piece of cardboard or plastic which is covered with linen and used to cover the Chalice
Pall
Small saucer shaped plate of precious metal that holds the Host
Paten
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