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and meaning of the priest vestments may help them focus better

during Mass!

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vestment craft and 2 coloring pages! Different priest choose to wear

different

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wears.

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Vestments

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The white, square cloth with two strings, which is worn over the priest’s shoulders

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:

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The long white robe worn over the priest’s clothes

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:


“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.”

“Cleanse me, O Lord, and purify my heart; that being made white in

the Blood of the Lamb, I may come to eternal joy.”

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The rope tied around the waist

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:


The short strip of cloth that hangs on the left arm

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:


“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.”

“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.”



The long narrow piece of cloth worn around the neck

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:


The large outer garment

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: © Catholic Inspired 6 www.catholicinspired.com

“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.”

“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.”

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Chasuble



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.

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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!

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