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Candles:
When used in the sanctuary, also called Altar Lights; the use of candles at the altar is an ancient practice of the Church. When the Church was driven by persecution underground into the catacombs, lamps and candles were the only light. They symbolize Christ as the light of the world.
The two candles at the altar are called "Eucharistic Candles." They symbolize Christ as the light of the world and Christ as Man and God. They also represent the two parts of the sacrament, outward sign and inward grace.
Candles are not to be placed on the altar. In tradition, there were no other candles in the sanctuary. The use of six candles on the reredos is a modern Roman Catholic addition. Seven branch candle holders are often used on the reredos for festival use, and placed between the cross and the flowers.
Candle Followers:
A metal or glass enclosure(s) placed over the top of a candle(s), which insures that the wax burns, eliminating dripping.
Censer:
Also called a thurible; a vessel in which incense is burned on charcoal. A censer is usually carried in processions by a special acolyte called a thurifer.
Chalice:
From Latin calix ("cup"). A chalice is the cup used to
contain the wine used at Holy Communion.
Charcoal: Substance upon which incense is burned in the thurible. There are various types of "self-lighting" charcoals.
Ciborium: A cup that resembles a chalice, except that is has a removable lid. A ciborium may be used to hold communion wafers during the
Holy Communion, or to hold the bread as Reserved Sacrament in the aumbry or tabernacle.
Corporal: From Latin corpus ("body"). A large, square piece of linen placed on top of the Fair Linen at Holy Communion, upon which the chalice and paten are placed. The corporal may be kept in the burse when not in use on the altar. These should be sufficiently large so that all the vessels used for Holy Communion will sit on 'it'. Vessels and purificators should never be set on the Fair Linen, which signifies Christ's burial cloth.
Cruet: From old French crue
("vial, glass"). Cruets are vessels (glass or metal) used to hold
the water and wine for the Holy Communion.
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