Glossary of Terms

• The ALB: A long white linen garment reaching to the feet.
• The CINCTURE: The cord used as a belt around the alb.
• The CHALICE: A cup of precious metal (the inside must be gold) that holds the wine consecrated at Mass.
• The PATEN: A small plate of precious metal that holds the Sacred Host.
• The CIBORIUM: A large cup of precious metal with a cover that contains the hosts consecrated for Holy Communion.
• The PURIFICATOR: The small linen cloths used by the priest to dry his fingers and the chalice.
• The CORPORAL: The linen cloth on the altar where the priest sets the chalice and the host.
• The PALL: A small square of stiffened linen used to cover the chalice.
• The CRUETS: The containers for the wine and water.
• The BASIN: Used when the priest washes his fingers.
• The CREDENCE TABLE: The small table at the side of the altar where items that are to be used during the Mass are put.
• The SACRISTY: The room behind the altar.
• The TABERNACLE: The receptacle where consecrated hosts are kept.