Intro		THE TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS									Altar Setup
Contents		Pg 1	Pg 2	Pg 3	Pg 4	Pg 5	Pg 6	Pg 7	Pg 8		Furnishings
Legend		Pg 9	Pg 10	Pg 11	Pg 12	Pg 13	Pg 14	Pg 15	Pg 16		Vestments

Altar and Mass furnishings

The Chalice

Used to hold the wine consecrated at Mass. During the Roman empire, the chalice was the cup of the household and was often made of precious metal and Gemstones.

It must be consecrated and may not be handled by anyone except the priest himself unless special permission is given by him to religious brothers and others qualified to tend to the sacristy. It must either be made of gold or silver with a gold plated interior.

The Ciborium

Ciborium means "food container" in Latin. It is where the consecrated hosts are kept in the tabernacle.

The Paten

The paten is used to carry the hosts. In ancient times the paten held the bread offerings collected from the faithful.

It must be gold or gold plated and shallow. It may be engraved on the outside but must be perfectly smooth on the inside.

The Cruets

The small bottles used to hold the water or wine.

The Corporal

The corporal is the oldest of the altar linens. It is about the size of a large napkin and is under the chalice, paten and ciborium during Mass. It is kept folded into ninth then carefully refolded from the corners inwards to prevent any of the host from falling.

Usually adorned with a small red cross.

The Pall

The small stiffened piece of linen used to keep foreign matter out of the chalice.

The Purificator

Used for wiping the chalice.