Sacred Vessels

Priest's Chalice - The priest will use the Chalice on the during the Eucharistic prayer.

Communion Cup – The cup used at mass to serve the Blood of Christ by the priest(s), deacon(s), and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHCs).


Ciborium – The large vessel (with a lid not shown) is used to hold the Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle. The small vessel is used to serve communion.


Purificator – This is a triple-folded, rectangular, white cloth used to cleanse the chalice and to dry the celebrant’s fingers after the last abulation (washing) during the Washing of the Hands. 
Corporal – A white, linen napkin, usually starched, on which are placed the vessels containing the bread and wine during mass.  It is folded into a small square.  When unfolded, it is placed on top of the altar cloth.
 

Monstrance (left) – This is a large ornate vessel used to hold the Blessed Sacrament        for Benediction and Eucharistic processions .
Lunette (right) – A thin, circular receptacle, having a glass face that holds the Consecrated Host used at Benediction. It slides into the monstrance on a track. 



Pyx – A pocket watch–shaped case in which Communion is kept to distribute during sick calls.

Aspergillum (the thing with the handle and ball on top) – Also called the holy water sprinkler, it is a perforated metal ball or tube on a handle that holds holy water used by the priest to sprinkle the faithful or articles to be blessed. It is often kept in a small bucket (with a handle) that holds holy water.
Aspersorium - the pail or bucket used to hold that water.

Thurible – The metal container extended from a chain in which charcoal is burned for liturgical ceremonies. It has a lid that can be raised. 

Boat – This is a small metal container that holds the incense to be put into the thurible. It has a cover and comes with a small spoon.