Aspergillum or Sprinkler: It is a perforated metal ball or tube on a handle that holds the holy water used by the Priest to sprinkle the faithful or articles to be blessed. It is often kept in a small metal bucket (with a handle) that holds the holy water.
Basin and Pitcher: These are used by the Altar Servers when the Priest washes his hands during the preparation of the gifts.
Boat: This is a small metal container that holds the incense to be put into the Thurible. It has a cover and comes with a small spoon. Frequently shaped like a boat, it is a symbol of the church.
Candlelighter or Extinguisher: Used for lighting and extinguishing candles. It is a pole-like instrument with a tube at one side on the top with a retractable wick for lighting candles. The server using it should have enough wick exposed so that the flame will not go out until all candles are lit. Then the tab should be used to retract the wick to put the flame out (once the flame is out be sure to leave a little of the wick sticking out—the wick is made of wax and it will stick to the inside of the tube when it cools, if you don’t leave it sticking out a little.) Often the server cannot see the top of the candle (especially the Easter candle), so patience and practice may be needed, or you may need to ask for someone to help you.
Chalice: The large cup used at Mass to hold the wine that becomes the blood of Christ. Some can be very ornate.
Ciborium: This is a cup- or bowl-like vessel with a lid. It contains hosts that will be used for communion. It is also used to reserve the Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle.
Corporal: A white linen cloth usually starched, on which are placed the vessels containing the bread and wine during Mass. It is also used at Adoration and Benediction.
Finger Towel: A folded rectangular cloth resembling a Purificator, but much narrower, it is used by the Priest to dry his fingers after they have been washed during the preparation of the gifts. It is kept with the water cruet and finger bowl.
Flagon or Decanter: This is a bottle or carafe-like vessel used to hold the wine that will be consecrated at Mass for the communion of the people. It is filled before Mass, taken to the rear of the church and is brought forward at the procession of the gifts.
Lunette: A thin, circular receptacle, having a glass face that holds the Consecrated Host used for Adoration and Benediction. It slides into the monstrance on a little track.
Monstrance: This is a large, ornate vessel used to hold the Blessed Sacrament for Adoration, Benediction and solemn Eucharistic processions.
Pall: This is a stiff square white cover that is placed over the paten when it is on the chalice and over the chalice during Mass to protect its contents.
Paten: This is a saucer-like dish that usually matches the chalice with which it is used. It holds the bread that becomes the body of Christ.
Purificator: This is a triple folded white cloth used to cleanse the chalice and the celebrant’s fingers after the last ablution (washing). In setting up the chalice, the Purificator is placed over the top of the chalice.
Pyx: A case, about the size of a pocket watch, in which Communion is carried to those who are sick or unable to come to church.
Small Chalice: Smaller cups used at Mass to hold the wine that becomes the blood of Christ. These are used at Communion time.
Thurible or Censer: The metal container extended from a chain in which charcoal and incense are burned for liturgical ceremonies. It has a lid that can be raised. It is used at solemn Masses and a Benediction.