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Chalice

The large cup used at Mass used to hold the wine which becomes the Blood of Christ.

Ciborium

A vessel used to hold the Hosts which will be used for communion. They are also used to reserve the Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle.

Paten

A saucer-like disk which holds the bread which becomes the Body of Christ.

Cruet

Small vessels that hold the water and wine (for the chalice) used during Mass

Aspergill / Aspergillium

A rod with small holes in the end allowing the sprinkling of Holy Water

The aspersory is the portable vessel filled with Holy Water

Tabernacle

The shrine or receptacle either round or rectangular that serves as a place for the exclusive reservation of the Blessed Sacrament. It should be of solid material, opaque, secure and inviolable, fitting the architecture of the church in a preeminent place.

Sanctuary Lamp

An oil lamp or wax candle that burns near the tabernacle. It is always lit whenever the Blessed Sacrament is reserved in churches or chapels as a sign of honor shown to the Lord.

Monstrance

A sacred vessel designed to expose the consecrated Host to the congregation either for adoration in church of carrying in procession, particularly on the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ.

Censor and Boat ( Thurible)

The Censor, also known as the Thurible, is used at solemn occasion to incense the bread and wine after the offertory, the priest, and congregation. The Boat holds the incense until it is place in the censor by the celebrant.

Decanter or Flagon

The bottle or pitcher like vessel used to hold the wine which will be consecrated at mass for the communion of the people. It is brought forth with the gifts.

Lavabo Bowl / Ablution Cup

is a bowl over which the priest washes his hands during Mass (water drips into this bowl.)

The Processional Cross is the large cross that is carried in by a server at the beginning of Mass and is carried out at the end of Mass

The Gospel Candle is carried during the precession and reading the Holy Gospel.

Pyx

Small container (Greek meaning 'box') that holds the consecrated Host taken to the sick

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