Sacred Vessels and Vestments!

Vessels: Chalice (1)

Large, stemmed vessels with a cup-like top used by the priest at Mass to

hold the Precious Blood.

Vessels: Purificator (2)

A linen cloth used for wiping the

chalice, and the fingers the

celebrant after Communion. 

Vessels: Paten (3)

Saucer-like dish, frequently matching the chalice, used to hold

the Body of Christ

Vessels: Pall (4)Small, cloth-covered cardboard square placed on top of the priest’s chalice to protect the Precious Blood.

Vessels: Corporal (5)

Square cloth folded into nine smaller squares, used at the altar on which the Chalice and Paten are placed during the Mass.

Vessels: Chalice Veil (6)

Square cloth similar in fabric

and liturgical color as the priest’s

vestment used to cover the priest’s

chalice.

Vessels: Ciborium (8)Cup-like or bowl-like vessel (usually

large) with a lid used for storing the Body of Christ in the Tabernacle

or for distribution at Communion

Vessels: Monstrance (9)

Large, ornate vessel used to hold the Blessed Sacrament for Benediction, Eucharistic processions, and Eucharistic adoration.

Vessels

7: Burse10: Lunette11: Lunette Case12: Pyx

Vestments: Amice (1)

The amice is a piece of fine linen in the form of an oblong.  The priest places it for a moment on his head, and then allows it to rest upon his shoulders.

Vestments: Alb (2)

Long, usually, white, dress-like garment worn by priests, deacons, and servers.

Vestment: Cincture (3)

Fabric cord used to wrap around the waist over the alb to keep secure.  In liturgical colors of white, green, purple, and red to match liturgical seasons.

Vestment: Stole (4)

Long cloth scarf in liturgical colors worn by priest over both shoulders

Vestment: Chasuble (5)

Outer garment worn over alb by priest.  Comes in various

liturgical colors.

Vestments

6: Dalmatic7: Humeral Veil8: Cope