ITEMS USED AT MASS
"It is not to remain in a golden ciborium that He comes down each day from Heaven,
but to find another Heaven, the Heaven of our soul in which He takes delight."
Saint Therese of Lisieux
but to find another Heaven, the Heaven of our soul in which He takes delight."
Saint Therese of Lisieux
Paten
A paten is a dish-like vessel holding the Body of Christ for Communion.
Chalice
The chalice is the cup used by the priest at Mass to contain the Precious Blood of Jesus.
Monstrance
A monstrance is a vessel in which the Blessed Sacrament is placed for adoration.
Cruets
Cruets are the vessels that contain water and wine used at Mass.
Ciborium
A ciborium is a covered container or vessel for holding the Blessed Sacrament.
Thurible
A thurible is a vessel that holds charcoal on which incense is burned.
