Resources for Altar Servers
LITURGICAL VESSELS
The Chalice
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The Chalice holds sacramental wine that becomes the Precious Blood of Jesus Christ.
The paten holds the bread or host that is consecrated and becomes the Body of Christ during the Eucharist.
The PATEN
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Ciborium
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The ciborium holds the consecrated hosts (the Body of Christ) both during and after Mass.
It is stored in the tabernacle to reserve the Eucharist.
During Communion, the priest or Eucharistic minister removes the lid and distributes the hosts from the ciborium.
The communion cups holds the consecrated hosts (the Body of Christ and is used to distribute the host.
Communion cups
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Liturgical vessels are sacred items used during the celebration of the Mass and other sacraments. These vessels are not merely functional objects but are dedicated to God and hold a central role in worship. Because of their sacred use, they must be treated with deep reverence, respect, and care.
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cruets
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Cruets are small vessels used during the celebration of the Holy Mass to hold the water and wine before they are poured into the chalice for consecration.
Presented during the Offertory; the wine is consecrated, a drop of water is added to symbolize the union of Christ and the Church
A small, closing vessel that is used to bring the Blessed Sacrament to those who cannot come to the church.
The PYX
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ALTAR CLOTH
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A Catholic altar cloth is a white linen or fabric that covers the altar, representing purity, dignity, and respect for the Body and Blood of Christ during Mass. It resembles the burial cloth of Christ and reminds the faithful of His sacrifice.
The corporal is one of the most sacred altar linens made of pure white linen or cotton and is used during the celebration of the Holy Eucharist. It is placed under the Chalice, paten and ciborium to catch any particles of the consecrated Host.
Latin word corpus, meaning "body," because it is the cloth on which the Body of Christ(the consecrated Host) is placed.
THE CORPORAL
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Purificator
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The purificator is a small but essential piece of sacred linen used during the celebration of the Holy Mass . Its primary role is to clean the sacred vessels that come into contact with the Blood of Christ. Treated with great respect because it may be stained with the Precious Blood. Care and cleaning - it must be rinsed in a sacrarium (a special liturgical sink that drains into consecrated ground).
It is a stiff, square cloth called a chalice pall is used to cover the chalice, especially after the consecration during Mass, to protect the Precious Blood from contamination.
PALL
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Purificator
PALL
Chalice with Paten, Purificator, Pall and Carporal
Lavaboo & bowl
A bowl used for the priest's washing of hands before the Eucharistic prayer.
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