Alb: This long, white, dress-like vestment can be worn by all liturgical ministers. An Altar Server can assist the Priest or Deacon/seminarian by making sure that it hangs properly in the back.

Chasuble: The chasuble is the sleeveless outer vestment, slipped over the head, hanging down from the shoulders and covering the stole (sometimes) and alb. It is the proper Mass vestment of the Priest and its color varies according to the feast or liturgical season.

Cincture: This long cord is used for fastening some albs at the waist. It holds loose fitting albs in place and is used to adjust the proper length. The cincture is usually white.

Cope: A cape-like vestment that is put on over the shoulders and hangs to the ankles, it is open at the front and clasped at the neck. The Priest wears this at Benediction and in certain processions. Copes can be of any liturgical color.

Dalmatic: The dalmatic is a loose-fitting robe with open sides and wide sleeves worn by the Deacon. The color varies according to the liturgical feast or season of the liturgical year.

Humeral Veil: This is a long, narrow, shawl-like vestment used at Benediction and in processions when the Blessed Sacrament is carried.

Server’s Alb: This is a vestment used by Altar Servers. It is similar to the Priest’s alb, but sometimes has a cowl (hood). A cincture is often tied around the waist.

Stole: A stole is a long cloth “scarf,” often ornately decorated, of the same color and style of the chasuble. A Priest wears it around the neck, letting it hang down in the front. A Deacon wears it over his left shoulder and fastened at his right side, like a sash. Neither seminarians nor other lay-ministers wear stoles.