Planet of Life: Apes to Man
Vestments and Sacred Vessels used at Mass
Amice (optional)
This is a rectangular piece of cloth with two long ribbons attached to the top corners. The priest puts it over his shoulders, tucking it in around the neck to hide his cassock and collar. It is worn whenever the alb does not completely cover the ordinary clothing at the neck (GI 297). It is then tied around the waist. It symbolises a helmet of salvation and a sign of resistance against temptation.
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Alb
This long, white, vestment reaching to the ankles and is worn when celebrating Mass. Its name comes from the Latin ‘albus’ meaning ‘white.’ This garment symbolises purity of heart. Worn by priest, deacon and in many places by the altar servers.
Cincture (optional)
This is a long cord used for fastening some albs at the waist.
It is worn over the alb by those who wear an alb.
It is a symbol of chastity. It is usually white in colour.
Stole
A stole is a long cloth, often ornately decorated, of the same colour and style as the chasuble. A stole traditionally stands for the power of the priesthood and symbolises obedience.
The priest wears it around the neck, letting it hang down the front.
A deacon wears it over his right shoulder and fastened at his left side like a sash.
Chasuble
The chasuble is the sleeveless outer vestment, slipped over the head, hanging down from the shoulders and covering the stole and alb. It is the proper Mass vestment of the priest and its colour varies according to the feast. It is worn as a mantle over his shoulders symbolising the yoke of
Christ and signifies charity.
Paten
This is a saucer-like dish that usually sits on top of the chalice. It holds the bread that becomes the body of Christ.Chalice
This large cup is used at Mass to hold the wine that becomes the blood of Christ
Ciborium
This is a cup-like vessel with a lid.
It contains the hosts that will be used for Communion.
It is also used to reserve the Blessed Sacrament in the
Amice (optional)
This is a rectangular piece of cloth with two long ribbons attached to the top corners. The priest puts it over his shoulders, tucking it in around the neck to hide his cassock and collar. It is worn whenever the alb does not completely cover the ordinary clothing at the neck (GI 297). It is then tied around the waist. It symbolises a helmet of salvation and a sign of resistance against temptation.
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Alb
This long, white, vestment reaching to the ankles and is worn when celebrating Mass. Its name comes from the Latin ‘albus’ meaning ‘white.’ This garment symbolises purity of heart. Worn by priest, deacon and in many places by the altar servers.
Cincture (optional)
This is a long cord used for fastening some albs at the waist.
It is worn over the alb by those who wear an alb.
It is a symbol of chastity. It is usually white in colour.
Stole
A stole is a long cloth, often ornately decorated, of the same colour and style as the chasuble. A stole traditionally stands for the power of the priesthood and symbolises obedience.
The priest wears it around the neck, letting it hang down the front.
A deacon wears it over his right shoulder and fastened at his left side like a sash.
Chasuble
The chasuble is the sleeveless outer vestment, slipped over the head, hanging down from the shoulders and covering the stole and alb. It is the proper Mass vestment of the priest and its colour varies according to the feast. It is worn as a mantle over his shoulders symbolising the yoke of
Christ and signifies charity.
Paten
This is a saucer-like dish that usually sits on top of the chalice. It holds the bread that becomes the body of Christ.Chalice
This large cup is used at Mass to hold the wine that becomes the blood of Christ
Ciborium
This is a cup-like vessel with a lid.
It contains the hosts that will be used for Communion.
It is also used to reserve the Blessed Sacrament in the