Clothing Used in the Liturgy - Alb

Alb – From the Latin albus, meaning white. It is worn by clerics underneath their vestments and can also be worn by lay ministers. The garment is a reflection of the white garment that clothes those newly baptized. It is a reminder that the call to all ministry originates in baptism.

Clothing Used in the Liturgy - Stole

Stole –A sign of clerical office. A priest’s stole is worn on both shoulders. A deacon’s stole is worn on one shoulder.

Clothing Used in the Liturgy - Dalmatic

Dalmatic – This garment, used by the deacon presiding at Mass, was commonly worn by people in the first few centuries. Around the fourth century, it was worn over a longer tunic by the upper class. It was eventually selected for use in the liturgy.       

Clothing Used in the Liturgy - Chasuble

Chasuble – This vestment, used by the priest who presides at Mass was first used in Roman Imperial settings to cover street clothes. It was adapted for Jewish worship and then used in Christian worship.

Vessels Used in the Liturgy - Aspergillium

Apergillium – From the Latin aspergere, meaning to spray or to sprinkle. This vessel is used to bless the People of God, caskets, graves, homes and other various objects with holy water.