Learning about Pries st Vestments Priest vestments may seem simple, but in reality they have a lot of history and in-depth meaning. Teaching children about the history and meaning of the priest vestments may help them focus better during Mass! This file contains a booklet about the vestments, as well as, a vestment craft and 2 coloring pages! Different priest choose to wearr different versionss of the vestments, so choose the craft and coloring page that shows vestments that are most like those your priest wears. Book Assembly instructions: Print out page 2 4 onto regular paper and print the cover (page 5) onto heavy paper. Cut each page in half to createe two pages - folding them first may make this easier if you don t have a paper cutter. Foldedd the cover inn half and place the pages (in numerical order) into the folded cover. Use a stapler to staple the pages into the cover. The information in this ebook can be found in these sources: My Catholic Faith ~ A Catechism in Pictures - By: Rev. Louis LaRavoire Morrow Could You Explain Catholic Practices? - By: Rev. Charles J. Mullaly, S.J. Highway To Heaven Series - The Mass - By: The Bruce Publishing Company Copyright Information: 2013 Catholic Inspired This is a free file and craft. It s made for individuals, teachers, and parents too use. Please feel free to use it. We only ask that you don't use the files, activities, or ideas for profit. Otherwise, it's an infringement of the copyright use. The purchaser is free to make as many copies as needed for a single family or class. These files are not to be resold, republished, or used for profit. All purchased files help to support our site. By following the copyright rules and encouraging others to buy their own set you are helping us to bring you more great crafts, printable pages, and ideas. If you have any questions feel freee to contact: contact@catholicinspired.com About the Art: All artwork is copyrighted. It s original art by Jennifer Marie Lawrence. 2013 Catholic Inspired www.catholic-inspired.com Jennifer M. Lawrence
The white, square cloth with two strings, which is worn over the priest s shoulders The long white robe worn over the priest s clothes The word amice \ˈa-məs\ comes from the Latin word amicire, meaning "to cover". The amice is used to cover the shirt and collar of the priest s regular clothes. It is not often used in Ordinary Form. The amice is a symbol of the cloth that covered Christ's face when the Sanhedrin was striking Him and demanding that He prophesy who struck Him. Years ago the priests wore it over the head like a hood to help keep them from seeing distractions during Mass. As the priest dresses for Mass, he kisses the cross on the amice and prays: Place upon me, O Lord, the helmet of salvation, for fighting and overcoming all the wiles of the devil and for overcoming the savagery of all my enemies. An alb \ˈalb\ is the long white, robe-like vestment worn over the priest s regular clothes and the amice. The name alb comes from the Latin word alba, meaning "white". The white of the alb is a symbol of purity and freedom from sin. It represents the white robe with which Herod clothed Jesus in when he sent Him back to Pilate. This is the prayer the priest says while putting on the alb: Cleanse me, O Lord, and purify my heart; that being made white in the Blood of the Lamb, I may come to eternal joy. Catholic Inspired 1 www.catholicinspired.com Catholic Inspired 2 www.catholicinspired.com
The rope tied around the waist The short strip of cloth that hangs on the left arm The cincture \ˈsiŋ(k)-chər\ is a cord that a priest ties around his waist over the alb. It helps to hold the alb in place. It s either white or the liturgical color of the day. It represents the rope that was tied around Jesus waist when He was led to Calvary. It is meant to be a reminder of the life of purity and self-control to which a priest is called. While tying the cincture the priest prays: Gird me, O Lord, with the girdle of purity and extinguish in me all evil desires; so that the virtue of continence and chastity may ever abide in me. Catholic Inspired 3 www.catholicinspired.com The maniple \ˈma-nə-pəl\ was originally a simple handkerchief. Priests had no pockets and wearing all those vestments would get very hot, especially, in hot parts of the world where there was no air-conditioning. Priests started hanging a handkerchief over their sleeve to wipe away sweat. Eventually it was made more decorative, since it was being used during Mass. Today it s a symbol of the hardship of priesthood, and is a reminder of Veronica s veil, which was used to wipe the face of Jesus. The maniple is rarely used in Ordinary Form. As the priest puts on the maniple, he kisses the cross on the maniple and prays: May I be worthy, O Lord, to bear the maniple of weeping and sorrow: that I may receive the reward for my labors with rejoicing. Catholic Inspired 4 www.catholicinspired.com
The long narrow piece of cloth worn around the neck The large outer garment Gothic chasuble Fiddleback Chasuble The stole \ˈstōl\ is worn at all sacramental celebrations and at various prayer services. The color can change depending on the liturgical season. It is a symbol of a priest s dignity and authority. The priest can wear the stole crossed or straight down, depending on the celebration. A bishop wears his stole straight down. Deacons wear a slightly different version of the stole, which hangs from the shoulder and is held together on the other side. On the back of the stole there is a cross which the priest kisses as he prays: Restore unto me, O Lord, the stole of immortality, which was lost through the transgression of our first parents; and although I am unworthy to approach Thy sacred mystery, may I yet be found worthy of everlasting joy. Catholic Inspired 5 www.catholicinspired.com The chasuble \ˈcha-zə-bəl\ is an ornate, sleeveless poncho-like vestment, which is worn over the other vestments. It s usually decorated with Christian symbols, a cross, or images of Mary. The priest wears different colors, like red, white, green, purple, or black, based on the current feast day or liturgical season. The chasuble symbolizes the heavy responsibility which a priest has. Here is the prayer which is said by the priest as he puts on the chasuble: O Lord, who said: My yoke is easy, and My burden light: grant that I may bear it well and that I may obtain Thy favor. Amen. Catholic Inspired 6 www.catholicinspired.com
The priest s vestments are a specific color at Mass depending on the seasons of the year and the feast days. White means joy and purity. It s worn on the Feasts days of Our Lord, the Blessed Mother, St. Joseph, the angels, and those saints who are not martyrs. It s also worn after Easter until Pentecost. Red is the color of love, fire, and blood. It s worn on Pentecost and on the feast days of the Passion of Jesus, the apostles, and those saints who are martyrs. The color green signifies hope. It s worn during ordinary times, after the Epiphany until Lent, and after Pentecost until Advent, except for the special feast days when red or white is worn. Purple is the color of penance. It s worn during Advent and Lent. Black is a sign of death or sadness. It can be worn at funeral Masses or on Good Friday. Note: The chasuble, the stole, and the maniple are all the same color.
Vestment Craft - Change the Color With this craft, children can change the color of the priest's chasuble. There is also a picture of the other vestments that a priest wears (under his chasuble), on the back of the craft. Instructions for craft: Print the craft page * onto stock paper / heavy paper. Cut out the two squares. Cut out the chasuble area on the priest s vestments. The lines are extra thick for easy cutting. Staple the two squares back-to-back, but leave one side unstapled. Create a 4 x4 ½ inch square of each of the liturgical colors from colored paper. (red, white, green, and purple - you can do black, too, but that s rarely used). Slide the colored paper sheets between the craft squares at the unstapled opening. Change the color! The color which you can see through the priest's chasuble should be the liturgical color of the day. This color can be changed each day as the liturgical color changes. *There are two versions of this craft: Craft with straight down stole Craft with a crossed stole Choose the one your priest wears! 2013 Catholic Inspired www.catholic-inspired.com Jennifer M. Lawrence
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