Questions and Answers
What is the altar in the sanctuary?
What is the ambo used for?
The place from which the readings and psalm are proclaimed at Mass.
What is the purpose of the bells during Mass?
To announce important parts of the Mass such as the Consecration.
What does the Paschal Candle represent?
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What is a credence table used for?
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What does the processional cross symbolize?
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What are cruets?
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What does the term sanctuary refer to in a church?
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What does the tabernacle hold?
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What is a chalice used for?
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What is the ciborium?
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What is a thurible?
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What is a monstrance used for?
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What does the sanctuary lamp signify?
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What is an alb?
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What is a chasuble?
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Study Notes
Sanctuary Items in the Catholic Church
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Altar: Serves dual purposes as a sacrificial altar and a communal meal table within the sanctuary.
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Ambo: Designated area where readings and psalms are proclaimed during Mass.
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Bells: Used to signify important moments in the Mass, particularly during the Consecration.
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Paschal Candle: Represents the Light of Christ; lit at Easter and utilized throughout the following year.
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Credence Table: A small table in the sanctuary for holding cruets, candles, chalice, and other Mass-related items.
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Processional Cross: A large cross carried at the forefront of processions, symbolizing Christ's leadership.
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Cruets: Glass vessels used for storing wine and water during the Mass.
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Sanctuary: The sacred, consecrated area surrounding the altar in a church.
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Tabernacle: An ornamented repository in the church where the consecrated Eucharist is kept.
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Chalice: Usually a gold cup that contains the wine transformed into the Blood of Jesus during the Consecration.
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Ciborium: A cup-like vessel with a lid, used to hold the Body of Christ in the Tabernacle.
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Thurible: A metal container hung by chains for burning incense during worship services.
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Monstrance: A precious metal vessel used to display the Blessed Sacrament for adoration.
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Sanctuary Lamp: An oil lamp or candle near the Tabernacle, lit whenever the Blessed Sacrament is present, signifying honor to Jesus.
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Alb: A priest’s vestment; a long white base garment denoting purity (meaning 'white').
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Chasuble: A colored outer garment worn by priests during Mass, its hue changes according to the liturgical season and feast occasion.
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Stole: A long "scarf"-like cloth vestment worn around the neck by priests, with its color also depending on the feast and liturgical season.
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