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Holy Water Font A container of Holy water often found near the entrance of the church that it used by the parish members to bless themselves upon entering and leaving church. At St. James it is also used for Baptisms. |
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Lectionary A book containing the Gospels and readings of the church. |
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Monstrance A vessel used to hold large consecrated host during exposition of Blessed Sacrament. A monstrance is usually in the shape of a large cross on a stand. |
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Oil of the Catechumens A special oil blessed by the bishop at the Chrism Mass on Holy Thursday and used during the initiation process of un-baptized adults and at the baptism of infants. All Holy Oils are held in a special locked vault in the right wall of the church. |
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Oil of the Sick A special oil blessed by the bishop at the Chrism Mass and used in celebrating the anointing of the sick. All Holy Oils are held in a special locked vault in the right wall of the church. | |
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Oil (of Sacred Chrism) A special oil blessed by the bishop at the Chrism Mass on Holy Thursday and used during the initiation process of un-baptized adults and at the baptism of infants. It is also used at confirmation and at the ordination of priests, bishops and the consecration of altars. All Holy Oils are held in a special locked vault in the right wall of the church. |
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Pall This is a square pocket-shaped piece of linen with a cardboard inserted in order to stiffen it. It is placed over the chalice to prevent dust or other matter falling into it. |
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Paschal Candle Is a unique candle lighted, blessed, inscribed and carried in possession at the beginning of the Easter Vigil. It is also used during Mass and other services throughout the Easter season. Also referred to as the Easter Candle. |
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Paten Historical name for the plate on which the eucharistic bread is placed. Also simply referred to as a plate. See paten and chalice below. |
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Purificator Cloth used to wipe the edge of the cup (Chalice) containing the Precious Blood and normally used to dry the cup after it’s use. This is a linen cloth used for wiping the chalice, and the fingers and mouth of the celebrant after Communion. It is spread over the cup of the chalice at the beginning and end of Mass. |
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Pulpit Also known as the Ambo, the Pulpit is a stand that holds the book(s) used by the presiding priest, lectors and cantors. |
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Presidential Chair An unique chair reserved for use by the presiding priest at a liturgy. During Mass, the presiding priest should use the chair during the introductory rites, the liturgy of the word and the concluding rite. The presiding priest may even give the homily seated at the chair. |
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Processional Cross and Candles This cross is mounted on a pole. A cross bearer, between two candle bearers, leads any formal movement of several people from one location to another. At a typical Mass, procession may occur at the entrance, the Gospel, preparation of the gifts, and the dismissal |
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Pyx A small container used to transport the Blessed Sacrament to the sick. |