Vessels Used in the Liturgy - Pyx

Pyx –  From the Latin box, used by ministers of Holy Communion to carry Communion to the sick and/or homebound.

Vessels Used in the Liturgy - Chalice

Chalice – From the Latin calix, meaning cup. The chalice is the only liturgical vessel mentioned in the Gospel accounts. The chalice holds the consecrated wine and is used by the deacon and by lay ministers to distribute the Blood of Christ.

Vessels Used in the Liturgy - Ciborium

Ciborium – From the Latin cibus, meaning food. This vessel is also called a Paten – From the Greek patane, meaning plate or dish. The ciborium holds the consecrated bread and is used by the priest and by lay ministers to distribute the Body of Christ.

Books Used in the Liturgy - Lectionary

Lectionary – From the Latin lectio, meaning to read. 

The Sunday lectionary is divided into three cycles that correspond to the first three Gospels:

A/Matthew

B/Mark

C/Luke

There is no separate cycle that includes John’s Gospel because that Gospel is so different from the other three. However, John’s Gospel is used to supplement the Gospel of Mark during Cycle B. John’s Gospel is also used for the third, fourth and fifth Sundays of Lent as part of the Scrutiny Rites for the catechumens. John’s account of the passion is always proclaimed on Good Friday. A new lectionary cycle begins every year on the first Sunday of Advent

Books used in the Liturgy - Ritual Books

Ritual Books for Baptism, Marriage, Penance, Pastoral Care of the Sick and Funerals– These books include the theology of the Church’s rites, the prayers, as well as the how-to’s for those who will preside over these rites.