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== Why the black robe? == | |||
* to show poverty, simplicity | * to show poverty, simplicity | ||
* to remind that death is our destination and goal | * to remind that death is our destination and goal | ||
== Vestments list & definitiions == | |||
=== alb === | |||
* white robe worn under the chasuble (outer robe) | |||
* symbolizes purity of heart | |||
** that the priest brings to the altar | |||
=== amice === | |||
* an apron-like vest that ties in the back | |||
* symbolizes moderation in words | |||
** and defense against the temptations of the Devil | |||
=== chasuble === | === chasuble === | ||
* the outer robe, which will be in different colors depending on the liturgical season or day | |||
* symbolizes charity | |||
=== cincture === | |||
* rope that goes around the waist outside of the alb (white robe) | |||
* symbolizes chastity and continence | |||
=== cope === | === cope === | ||
=== | * symbolizes | ||
=== stole === | |||
* the thick sash the goes around the neck over the shoulders | |||
* symbolizes priestly power and authority | |||
== Liturgical colors == | |||
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|style="background:green; color:white"|Green | |||
|Ordinary Time | |||
|Hope | |||
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|style="background:gold; color:white"|Gold (or white) | |||
|Christmas, Easter and Feast Days of the Holy Family and saints who were not martyred | |||
|Glory, innocence, purity | |||
|- | |||
|style="background:purple; color:white"|Purple | |||
|Advent, Lent and requiem Masses (funerals) | |||
|Humility and penance | |||
|- | |||
|style="background:red; color:white"|Red | |||
|Pentecost & Feast Days of martyrs | |||
|Holy spirit and blood shed for Christ | |||
|- | |||
|style="background-color:#de8b87; color:white"|Rose | |||
|Third Sunday of Advent and Fourth Sunday of Lent | |||
|Joy and love | |||
|- | |||
|style="background:white"|White (or gold) | |||
|Christmas, Easter and Feast Days of the Holy Family and saints who were not martyred | |||
|Glory, innocence, purity | |||
|} | |||
== References == | |||
* see "Mass explained" for how priests prepare their dress for mass: [https://vimeo.com/647791853 Mass Explained — November 29, 2021 on Vimeo] | * see "Mass explained" for how priests prepare their dress for mass: [https://vimeo.com/647791853 Mass Explained — November 29, 2021 on Vimeo] | ||
* [https://catholic-link.org/infographic-what-is-the-meaning-behind-the-priestly-vestments-a-practical-guide/ What Is The Meaning Of A Priest’s Vestments? A Practical Guide] | * [https://catholic-link.org/infographic-what-is-the-meaning-behind-the-priestly-vestments-a-practical-guide/ What Is The Meaning Of A Priest’s Vestments? A Practical Guide] | ||
* [see: https://www.archmil.org/Our-Faith/items-mass.htm Items used at Mass (archmil.org)] | |||
[[Category:Catechism of the Catholic Church]] | [[index.php?title=Category:Catechism of the Catholic Church]] | ||
[[Category:Mass and Liturgy]] | [[index.php?title=Category:Mass and Liturgy]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:10, 11 February 2024
Priestly vestments = the clothing, robes, etc. of a Catholic priest and their meaning
- this page is part of Catechism of the Catholic Church
- related to Layout of a church
Why the black robe?
- to show poverty, simplicity
- to remind that death is our destination and goal
Vestments list & definitiions
alb
- white robe worn under the chasuble (outer robe)
- symbolizes purity of heart
- that the priest brings to the altar
amice
- an apron-like vest that ties in the back
- symbolizes moderation in words
- and defense against the temptations of the Devil
chasuble
- the outer robe, which will be in different colors depending on the liturgical season or day
- symbolizes charity
cincture
- rope that goes around the waist outside of the alb (white robe)
- symbolizes chastity and continence
cope
- symbolizes
stole
- the thick sash the goes around the neck over the shoulders
- symbolizes priestly power and authority
Liturgical colors
| Green | Ordinary Time | Hope |
| Gold (or white) | Christmas, Easter and Feast Days of the Holy Family and saints who were not martyred | Glory, innocence, purity |
| Purple | Advent, Lent and requiem Masses (funerals) | Humility and penance |
| Red | Pentecost & Feast Days of martyrs | Holy spirit and blood shed for Christ |
| Rose | Third Sunday of Advent and Fourth Sunday of Lent | Joy and love |
| White (or gold) | Christmas, Easter and Feast Days of the Holy Family and saints who were not martyred | Glory, innocence, purity |
References
- see "Mass explained" for how priests prepare their dress for mass: Mass Explained — November 29, 2021 on Vimeo
- What Is The Meaning Of A Priest’s Vestments? A Practical Guide
- [see: https://www.archmil.org/Our-Faith/items-mass.htm Items used at Mass (archmil.org)]
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