Catholic Church Sanctuary Items Quiz

Sanctuary Items in the Catholic Church

• Altar: Serves dual purposes as a sacrificial altar and a communal meal table within the sanctuary.

• Ambo: Designated area where readings and psalms are proclaimed during Mass.

• Bells: Used to signify important moments in the Mass, particularly during the Consecration.

• Paschal Candle: Represents the Light of Christ; lit at Easter and utilized throughout the following year.

• Credence Table: A small table in the sanctuary for holding cruets, candles, chalice, and other Mass-related items.

• Processional Cross: A large cross carried at the forefront of processions, symbolizing Christ's leadership.

• Cruets: Glass vessels used for storing wine and water during the Mass.

• Sanctuary: The sacred, consecrated area surrounding the altar in a church.

• Tabernacle: An ornamented repository in the church where the consecrated Eucharist is kept.

• Chalice: Usually a gold cup that contains the wine transformed into the Blood of Jesus during the Consecration.

• Ciborium: A cup-like vessel with a lid, used to hold the Body of Christ in the Tabernacle.

• Thurible: A metal container hung by chains for burning incense during worship services.

• Monstrance: A precious metal vessel used to display the Blessed Sacrament for adoration.

• Sanctuary Lamp: An oil lamp or candle near the Tabernacle, lit whenever the Blessed Sacrament is present, signifying honor to Jesus.

• Alb: A priest’s vestment; a long white base garment denoting purity (meaning 'white').

• Chasuble: A colored outer garment worn by priests during Mass, its hue changes according to the liturgical season and feast occasion.

• Stole: A long "scarf"-like cloth vestment worn around the neck by priests, with its color also depending on the feast and liturgical season.