GLOSSARY OF TERMS
ALB: The white robes the servers wear when serving Mass.
CINCTURE: The colored cords which are tied around the waist.
PROCESSIONAL CROSS: The portable cross which is only carried when entering and leaving the church.
SANCTUARY: The area of the church in which the altar is located.
ALTAR: The table where the bread and wine are placed for the sacrifice of the Mass.
SACRAMENTARY: The red book which the priest uses for all the prayers he says during the Mass.
AMBO: The podium from which the readings are proclaimed and the homily is preached.
CORPORAL: The square white cloths on the altar on which are placed the bread and chalices of wine.
CREDENCE TABLE: The table near the back wall of church on which are placed the empty chalices, the water pitchers and towel.
PURIFICATORS: The small white cloths that are used to wipe the rim of the chalices.
CIBORIUM: The gold container containing the Body of Christ which the deacon brings from the tabernacle to the altar just before communion.
TABERNACLE: The gold container in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel which houses the Body of Christ in between Masses.