Here is a list of the special terms for most of the items that we normally use during Mass.

• Alb – The long white robe typically worn by priests and deacons during Mass
  
  
• Altar Cloth – The large white cloth that covers the entire altar
  
  
• Chalice – The cup that the priest uses to consecrate the Precious Blood.
  
  
• Chasuble – The colored poncho-like garment worn by the priest over the alb during Mass.
  
  
• Ciborium (pl. Ciboria) – the vessel that contains the hosts.
  
  
• Corporal – The small white cloth that is in the center of the altar, directly in front of the priest, where the vessels are placed.
  
  
• Dalmatic – A sleeved garment, worn by deacons, which is similar to the priest’s chasuble.
  
  
• Pall – This is not often used any more. It is a small flat, white, square item that is used to cover the chalice during Mass.
  
  
• Paten – the gold plate that the priest uses to hold the large host
  
  
• Purificator – The small, lint-free towel that is used to dry vessels after purification.
  
  
• Sacramentary – The book containing all of the prayers that the priest uses during Mass.
  
  
• Stole – The colored scarf-like garment worn by both priests and deacons. The stole is a symbol of authority, much like a badge. Priests wear their stoles around the neck, draped down the front of their body. Deacons wear them draped from the left shoulder diagonally across the body.
  
  
• Tabernacle – The place where the consecrated hosts are stored.