Glossary
Alter
A table at which the liturgy of the Eucharist is celebrated at the alter.
Baptised
One of three sacraments of initiation. Baptism gives us new life in God and makes us new members of the Church.
Body of Christ
A term used for the name of the Church, it tell us that Christ is the head, and the Baptised are the members of the body.
Christ
The title of Jesus, derived from the Greek translation of the Hebrew term Messiah, meaning the Anointed of God.
Church
The universal Church that is spread throughout the world; the local Church is that of a particular locality, such as a diocese. The Church embraces all its members--on earth, in heaven, in purgatory.
Chalice
The special silver or gold cup used at Mass, to hold the wine that becomes the Blood of Christ.
Consecration
The part of the Eucharistic prayer when, through the prayers and actions of the Holy Spirit, the gifts of bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Jesus.
Ciborium
The special silver or gold container used at Mass to hold the smaller consecrated Hosts for communion. A covered ciborium also holds the Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle.
Eucharist
Is one of three Sacraments of Initiation. it is the sacrament of the Body and Blood of Christ. Jesus is truly and really present in the Eucharist. The word Eucharist means "thanksgiving".
God
The infinitely perfect Supreme Being, uncaused and absolutely self-sufficient, eternal, the Creator and final end of all things. The one God subsists in three equal Persons, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Jesus
The name of Jesus, meaning Savior in Christian usage, derived from the Aramaic and Hebrew Yeshua and Joshua, meaning Yahweh is salvation.
Lamb of God
A title for Jesus that reminds us that he offered his life through suffering and death to take away our sins.
Liturgy of the Word
The fist main part of the Mass. it is the time when we listen to gods word in the Scriptures.
Liturgy of the Eucharist
The second main part of the Mass. it is the time when we call on the Holy Spirit and the priest consecrates the bread and wine, we remember and give thanks for all of Gods gifts, especially Jesus life, death and Resurrection.
Lectionary
The book of Scripture readings used at Mass.
Lord's Prayer
The prayer of petition for both daily food (which for Christians means also the Eucharistic bread) and the forgiveness of sins.
Mass
The common name for the Eucharistic liturgy of the Catholic Church.
Mystery
Not something we cannot know but something we cannot wholly know, since it "goes beyond" our human understanding. the mystery of God is now revealed to us in Jesus christ in a language that we can understand.
Sacraments
Are visible actions , with deeper meaning and spiritual power, bringing is into touch with the mystery of God.
Sacraments of initiation.
The three sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and holy Eucharist that together make us full members of the Church. They are signs that we belong to God and the Catholic Church.
Tabernacle
The container in which the Blessed Sacrament is kept. It may be located in the sanctuary or a special chapel in the church. A lamp or candle is kept burning near the tabernacle as a sign that Jesus is present. The word tabernacle means “meeting place”.
The Lectern
The readings stand from which the Scriptures are proclaimed.
A table at which the liturgy of the Eucharist is celebrated at the alter.
Baptised
One of three sacraments of initiation. Baptism gives us new life in God and makes us new members of the Church.
Body of Christ
A term used for the name of the Church, it tell us that Christ is the head, and the Baptised are the members of the body.
Christ
The title of Jesus, derived from the Greek translation of the Hebrew term Messiah, meaning the Anointed of God.
Church
The universal Church that is spread throughout the world; the local Church is that of a particular locality, such as a diocese. The Church embraces all its members--on earth, in heaven, in purgatory.
Chalice
The special silver or gold cup used at Mass, to hold the wine that becomes the Blood of Christ.
Consecration
The part of the Eucharistic prayer when, through the prayers and actions of the Holy Spirit, the gifts of bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Jesus.
Ciborium
The special silver or gold container used at Mass to hold the smaller consecrated Hosts for communion. A covered ciborium also holds the Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle.
Eucharist
Is one of three Sacraments of Initiation. it is the sacrament of the Body and Blood of Christ. Jesus is truly and really present in the Eucharist. The word Eucharist means "thanksgiving".
God
The infinitely perfect Supreme Being, uncaused and absolutely self-sufficient, eternal, the Creator and final end of all things. The one God subsists in three equal Persons, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Jesus
The name of Jesus, meaning Savior in Christian usage, derived from the Aramaic and Hebrew Yeshua and Joshua, meaning Yahweh is salvation.
Lamb of God
A title for Jesus that reminds us that he offered his life through suffering and death to take away our sins.
Liturgy of the Word
The fist main part of the Mass. it is the time when we listen to gods word in the Scriptures.
Liturgy of the Eucharist
The second main part of the Mass. it is the time when we call on the Holy Spirit and the priest consecrates the bread and wine, we remember and give thanks for all of Gods gifts, especially Jesus life, death and Resurrection.
Lectionary
The book of Scripture readings used at Mass.
Lord's Prayer
The prayer of petition for both daily food (which for Christians means also the Eucharistic bread) and the forgiveness of sins.
Mass
The common name for the Eucharistic liturgy of the Catholic Church.
Mystery
Not something we cannot know but something we cannot wholly know, since it "goes beyond" our human understanding. the mystery of God is now revealed to us in Jesus christ in a language that we can understand.
Sacraments
Are visible actions , with deeper meaning and spiritual power, bringing is into touch with the mystery of God.
Sacraments of initiation.
The three sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and holy Eucharist that together make us full members of the Church. They are signs that we belong to God and the Catholic Church.
Tabernacle
The container in which the Blessed Sacrament is kept. It may be located in the sanctuary or a special chapel in the church. A lamp or candle is kept burning near the tabernacle as a sign that Jesus is present. The word tabernacle means “meeting place”.
The Lectern
The readings stand from which the Scriptures are proclaimed.