Week 4, Season 3 Sacred Vessels

Introduction

In this section, the speaker introduces the topic of sacred vessels and explains that they will be discussing the items used at the altar for consecration.

Sacred Vessels

• The speaker discusses 12 sacred vessels used during mass.

• The first vessel discussed is unleavened wheat bread used for consecration.

• The second vessel discussed is unadulterated grape wine, which can be red or white.

• The third vessel discussed is a cruet, which contains either wine to be consecrated or water to wash the priest's hands.

• The fourth vessel discussed is a chalice made of precious metal and meant to be distinguishable from everyday use.

Chalice

• The chalice should not absorb any liquid and should only have a gilded interior.

• It serves as a reminder that what we receive from it is sacred and beautiful.

Patent

• A patent is a flat metal plate where the main host for the priest is placed during mass.

Purificator

• A purificator is a rectangular piece of cloth with a red cross on it used to clean excess wine before and after consecration.

Overview of Liturgical Objects

In this section, the speaker provides an overview of various liturgical objects used during mass.

Corporal

• A square cloth placed on the altar with a red cross indicating its sacredness.

• The chalice and patent are placed on top of it during consecration.

• Whatever is on the corporal at consecration is consecrated into the body and blood of Christ.

• It is folded up to capture any particles that may fall from the host.

Pall

• A covering made of cardboard or similar material that goes over the chalice.

• Optional but often used to protect the precious blood from flies or other contaminants.

Chalice Veil

• Optional veil that matches the color of vestments.

• Placed over the chalice and represents access to Jesus through his resurrection.

Saburium

• Singular for a container used to hold consecrated hosts in the tabernacle.

• Ordinary ministers are priests and deacons while extraordinary ministers are trained laypeople.

Pyx

• Used for carrying consecrated hosts when taking communion to homebound individuals or those who cannot attend mass.

• Should be purified after use.

Overview of Preparing for Mass

This section provides an overview of the preparation process for mass.

Elements Used in Mass Preparation

• The chalice is covered with a purificator, and then the unconsecrated host is placed on top of it.

• A plastic cornered paul is placed over the patent to prevent staining from natural body oils.

• The chalice veil is placed over the paul.

• The burst with the corporal in it is placed on top of the chalice veil.

• There are 12 elements used in mass preparation: bread, wine, cruets, chalice, paten, purificator, corporal, paul, chalice veil, ciborium (plural), picks and bursts.

Prayer During Mass

This section covers the prayer during mass.

Prayer During Mass

• The prayer during mass remembers Jesus' passion death and resurrection.

• Encouragement to check in with prayer partners and work on commitment cards as part of becoming faithful disciples of Jesus Christ.