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The space between the outside doors and the inner doors leading to our place of worship.
2.
Comes from the Latin word “navis,” which means ship. A place of worship, this is where the pews or chairs are in the church.
3.
The raised area of the front of the church where the altar and ambo are located.
4.
The priest conducts a large part of Mass here.
5.
The top of the altar is traditionally made from stone.
6.
The place where the Blessed Sacrament is housed.
7.
Where the readings happen during Mass.
8.
The chair on which the priest sits during Mass.
9.
Filled with holy water. Used during Baptisms.
10.
The room where the sacred vestments, vessels, and other items used to celebrate the liturgy are stored and prepared.
11.
The cabinet in which the three holy oils are kept.
12.
This long white linen garment symbolizes innocence and purity, covering the entire body.
13.
A hood or hood-like cloth.
14.
It is a long, thin vestment worn by bishops and priests around the neck and hanging down on both sides in front.
15.
A long cloth draped over the left forearm like a waiter’s napkin and pinned in place.
16.
A tied cord worn around the waist over the alb to hold it (and sometimes the stole) in place.
17.
Derived from the Latin “casula” or “little house” because it was used as a literal shelter in times of cold, wind, and rain.
18.
A vestment of a deacon. It is shaped like a cross when the arms are outstretched.
19.
A stiff square cap with three or four upright projecting pieces extending from the center of the top to the edge.
