THINGS IN A CATHOLIC CHURCH PROJECT

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CHAUSABLE

• The chasuble  is the outermost liturgical vestment worn by clergy for the celebration of the Eucharist in Western-tradition Christian Churches that use full vestments, primarily in the Roman Catholic, Anglican and Lutheran churches.
• Reminds the Priest of the charity of Christ

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ALB

• The alb (from the Latin Albus, meaning white), one of the liturgical vestments of the Roman Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran, and Methodist churches, is an ample white garment coming down to the ankles and is usually girdled with a cincture.
• Reminds priest of his baptism
• Signifies his freedom from sin

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CINCTURE

• The cincture is a long, thick cord with tassels at the ends which secures the alb around the waist
• Reminds the priest of the admonition of Saint Peter

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CHALICE

• A large cup or goblet, used for drinking wine
• Wine cup used in Catholic Churches
• The Chalice is symbolic of the Consecration
• Symbolizes the holy communion and the blood shed by Jesus on the cross

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CIBORIUM

• Chalice like vessel that contains the Blessed Sacrament
• Memorial

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SANCTUARY LAMP

• Used to indicate the presence of the blessed sacrament

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ROMAN MISSAL

• Used for texts and rubrics for the celebration of the mass in the Roman Rite of the Catholic Church

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STATUES

• Used to remind us of the holy ones that have passed before us
• Beautify the church

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VOTIVE CANDLES

• Used to represent a offering in act of christian prayers
• Symbolizes prayers worshipers offering for him or herself,or for other people

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CONFESSIONAL

• Used for the sacrament of penance
• Symbolizes forgiving of sins that you have commited

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CORPORAL

• White linen cloth on which the vessels containing the bread and wine during mass are placed

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PURIFCATOR

• White cloth used to cleanse the challace

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ASPERGILLUM

• Liturgical implement used to sprinkle holy water

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ALTAR

• Table in a church in which the bread and wine are consecrated

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AMBO

• An oblong pulpit with steps at each end

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AMBRY

• A recessed cabinet in the wall of a Christian church for storing sacred vessels and vestments.

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BAPTISMAL FONT

• A baptismal font is an article of church furniture or a fixture used for the baptism, mostly of small children but even older children, teenagers and adults.

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PASCHAL EASTER

• The flame of the Paschal candle symbolizes the eternal presence of Christ, light of the world in the midst of his people

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PRESIDER'S CHAIR

• The Priest celebrating Mass sits on the presidential chair during some parts of the Mass.

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TABERNACLE

• The Tabernacle, according to the Hebrew Bible, was the portable dwelling place for the divine presence from the time of the Exodus from Egypt through the conquering of the land of Canaan.

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