Server’s Dictionary of Terms

• Alb: The white garment the servers, and all ministers wear.

 

• Book of the Gospels: The large book that contains the gospel of the day.

 

• Chalice: The main cup in which the priest consecrates the Blood of Christ.

 

• Ciboriums: The communion bowls.

 

• Cincture: The rope that ties the alb

 

• Credence Table: The table in the sanctuary on which the items for mass are placed.

 

• Cruet: The vessels that hold the water and wine.

 

• Cups: (Communion cups) the other cups used for the distribution of communion.

 

• Finger dish: The dish that the priest holds his hands over in order to wash them.

 

• Lectionary: The book that contains the readings for the day.

 

• Purificator: A cloth used with the chalice and communion cups.

 

• Sacramentary: The book of prayers and blessings for mass.

 

• Sprinkler (Holy Water Sprinkler): Used to bless the assembly with Holy Water.

 

• Tapir: The item we use to light the candles

 

• Thurible/censor: Used for incensing.