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HOLY MASS - A SACRIFICE OR CELEBRATION

The Catholic Mass


THE SACRED VESSELS NEEDED FOR MASS

The Chalice: A cup of precious metal (the inside must be gold or gold-plated), that holds the wine consecrated at Mass.

The Paten: A small plate of precious metal that holds the Sacred Host.

The Ciborium: A large cup of precious metal with a cover of the same material, that contains the hosts consecrated for distribution to the Faithful in Holy Communion.

The Pall: A small square of stiffened linen, or of cardboard covered with linen, used to cover the chalice.

The Purificator: A small linen cloth used by the priest to dry his fingers and the chalice, when he has washed and purified them after communion.

The Corporal: The linen cloth spread by the priest on the altar at the beginning of Mass. The chalice and host rest upon this cloth.

The Chalice Veil: A cloth covering of the same color as the Chasuble, that conceals the chalice and paten up to the Offertory and after the Communion.

The Burse: A flat, square container of cloth, the same color as the vestments, in which the corporal is carried to and from the altar. It is placed over the veil on top of the chalice.

 

 
 

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