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What is the plate used at mass to hold the host?
Roman Catholic AnswerThe paten is used to hold the Host during Mass.
What is a square white cloth on which the chalice and paten are placed during mass?
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What do priests use during Catholic Mass?
Here's a list of what is on the Altar for the Liturgy of the Eucharist: Altar Cloth Beeswax candles Paten {gold plate for the host (bread)} Chalice (gold cup for the wine) Coporal Purificator (cloth for wiping the chalice) Sacramentary (book of prayers and blessings for the Mass) Small crucifix Hosts in vessels Wine in a cruet Water in a cruet
What decorations can be used on a altar in the Catholic Church?
The current rubrics in place in 2013 according to the latest General Instruction on the Roman Missal do not allow anything ON the altar, flowers, candles, etc. are to be placed near the altar not on it. The only thing that should be on the altar at the start of Mass is the altar cloth.
What is the white linen cloth used to purify the vessel after communion?
The white linen cloth used to purify the vessel after communion is called a "purificator." It is a small, rectangular piece of cloth, typically made of linen, that is used to wipe the chalice and paten after the distribution of Holy Communion. This practice symbolizes the reverence for the sacred elements and ensures that any remnants of the consecrated wine or host are treated with respect. The purificator is an essential part of the liturgical vessels used in Catholic Mass.
What is the significance of the purificator used in the mass?
The purificator is a small white cloth used in the Mass to purify the chalice and paten after the distribution of Holy Communion. It symbolizes the cleansing and purification of the vessels and reminds us of the purity and sanctity of the sacrament. It also serves as a practical way to prevent any particles of the consecrated bread and wine from being lost or desecrated.
Why is the Paten a sacred object?
it is a blessed object and used in the service of the holy mass; not particularly sacred.
Why is a Paten a sacred object?
it is a blessed object and used in the service of the holy mass; not particularly sacred.
What are the things used in the mass?
In the Catholic Mass, common elements used include bread and wine for the Eucharist, candles for lighting, holy water for blessings, incense for rituals, and sacred vessels such as the chalice and paten. Other items may include a crucifix, a missal for prayers and readings, vestments for the clergy, and a tabernacle for storing the consecrated hosts.
When can a Catholic quit going to Mass?
A Catholic is no longer bound to Mass the day after he has died and left the earth. At that point, he will either be in heaven seeing Our Blessed Lord face to face, or he will be in hell, eternally beyond any hope of seeing Him face to face. Either way, the Mass would be meaningless. and the obligation void.A Catholic is considered under an obligation to go to mass as long as he or she is able.One exclusion is when the Catholic ceases to be a Catholic, either by attending worship services of another denomination or religion, or by ceasing to believe in God. The moment this point is reached, the former Catholic can quit going to mass.
Does the Coptic service fulfill the Catholic mass obligation?
Under normal conditions a Roman Catholic cannot substitute a Coptic Mass, which is an Orthodox Church, for his Sunday obligation to assist at a Catholic Mass unless there is no Catholic Church in the area. However, a Catholic may attend a Coptic wedding or funeral in the same way he may attend a Protestant funeral or wedding.
What is the table where the gifts for a Catholic Mass are placed?
There is no particular name for the table holding the gifts that people will bring up at the Offertory. The Credence table is a table or shelfby the altar that may hold the cruets, basin, and finger towel; as well as the chalice, paten, corporal, and veil before they are placed on the altar.
