Christian Leadership Sacred Items and Others

Narthex

The entrance area of the church

Nave

The main area where the congregation gathers

Sanctuary

The area around the altar where central liturgical actions take place

Altar

The central table for the Eucharist celebration

Ambo

The place where Scripture readings are proclaimed

Presider’s Chair

The chair used by the priest or presider during liturgy

Pews and Kneelers

Used for seating and kneeling spaces by the congregation

Baptismal Font

The place where baptism is celebrated

Altar Cloth

The cloth covering the altar

Credence Table

Table near the sanctuary that holds the items prepared for Mass

Chalice

Cup used for wine that becomes the Precious Blood

Paten

Plate ot shallow vessel used to hold the bread or hosts

Ciborium

Vessel used to hold consecrated hosts for distribution at Communion

Cruets

Small containers for the water and wine used during Mass

Flagon

Larger vessel used to hold the win brought for the Eucharist celebration

Pyx

Small vessel used to carry the Eucharist to someone unable to attend

Communion cups

Cups used when the Precious Blood is distributed to the congregation

Ablutions bowl/cup

Receives water during the purification of sacred vessel

Corporal

Square linen spread on the latar beneath the sacred vessels

Pall

Stiffed square placed over the chalice

Purificator

Linen used to wipe the chalice and other sacred vessels

Roman Missal

Contains the prayers and instructions for celebrating Mass

Altar Bells

May be rung at designated moments during Mass

Bread/Host

The bread used in the Eucharist celebration

Wine

The wine used in the Eucharist celebration

Altar and Altar Cloth

The altar is the central table: the cloth covers it

Tabernacle

Secure place where the Blessed Sacraments is reserved

Sanctuary Lamp

Indicates the presence of the Blessed Sacraments in the tabernacle

Monstrance

Holds and displays the Blessed Sacrament for Eucharist adoration

Lectionary

Scripture readings proclaimed during Mass

Book of the Gospels

Contains the Gospel readings

Baptismal Font

Place where baptism is celebrated

Aspergillum

Instrument used to sprinkle holy water

Aspersorium

Container that holds holy water for sprinkling

Paschal Candle

Large candle associated especially with Easter and used in certain liturgies

Sacristy

Room where the liturgical items are prepared and stored

Sacrarium

Special sink with a drain leading directly into the ground, used for certain sacred liquids

What is the difference between the nave and sanctuary?

Nave = whole area to celebrate Mass, Sanctuary = where altar is

What is the difference between a chalice and a ciborium?

Chalice = holds blood, Ciborium = holds bread

Which linen is placed beneath the sacred vessels?

Corporal

Which book contains the prayers and instructions?

Roman Missal

What does the sanctuary lamp indicate?

Jesus is in the area

What is the difference between an aspergillum and an aspersorium?

Aspergillum = used to sprinkle water, Aspersorium = container for water