Can you name the ecclesial terms for items used in liturgy, places, and ecclesiastical roles (as used in Western chur?

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DescriptionTermExtra random hints
Priest-in-charge of a cathedralUniversities also use this term, but they got it from cathedrals
Cup used to distribute the Wine during CommunionFrom Latin/Greek words for 'cup'
The Bishop's throneThe building takes its name from this seat
Large candle lit at Easter Vigil, during Easter, and at funeral and baptisma liturgiesThe candle takes its name from the Greek word for 'Passover.'
The bowl or towel used, and the act itself, of ritual washing by the priest before the Eucharistic PrayerFrom the Latin for 'I wash'
Vestment worn by the Presider or Celebrant at MassBasically just a large cloth with a hole for the priest's head.
Perfumed oil used in baptismRepresents the Holy Spirit
A container, usually with a lid, and sometimes footed, for holding communion wafersWithout a lid, it's called an 'open [term].' Colloquially, it may be called a 'bread box.'
The person who swings the censer during liturgyLatin for 'incense-bearer'
A fancy altar hanging much like a table skirt; usually brocadeThe fair linen goes on top.
Area inside the church, with the pews, where the faithful assembleThink of a ship
White robe usually worn under other vestmentsFrom Latin for 'white'
'Placemat' used to catch crumbs during the Eucharistic celebrationHint: the bread becomes the Body of Christ
Special sink leading directly into the ground; used to properly dispose of consecrated elementsEliminates the need for alcoholic priests!
A curtain hanging behind an altarRelated to the Latin term for 'on the back'
DescriptionTermExtra random hints
Band or rope used to cinch one's alb or cassockThe hint is in the description on this one.
The person who carries the processional crossLatin for 'cross-bearer'
Wand-like item used to sprinkle holy water'Asperges me'
In Anglican tradition, a person who carries a stick and leads people during the liturgyThe stick is called a 'virge' (Latin name)
Small plate used to distribute the Bread during CommunionFrom Latin for 'pan, dish'
Schedule of personnel for the liturgyFrom Latin for 'wheel'
Candle kept lit near reserved SacramentAlso used, in red glass, near burial sites
A box used to store Reserved Sacrament (for use or adoration), or holy oilsThere are 2 different types of boxes; either is acceptable here
Geographical area over which a bishop presidesI can think of three possible answers!
Priest-in-charge of a parishTwo terms are accepted: one for a priest appointed by the bishop, the other for a priest called by the parish.
Cloth used to wipe the rim of the cup during CommunionFor the love of God, don't wipe with the embroidery!
The Bishop's hatFrom the Greek for 'headband' or 'turban'
Room for vesting and/or preparing Eucharistic elementsSome churches distinguish between the two; others don't. Either answer works.
A church building shaped like a cross is called thisThe 'arms' are called transepts; they intersect at the 'crossing.' Not a hint, just trivia.
Another name for the bread or wafer used in CommunionFrom Latin for '(sacrificial) victim'
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Ecclesial terminology Quiz

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