Sacred Linens:

Both the Corporal and Purificator are considered sacred altar linens in the Catholic Church. They are cloths used during Mass that come into direct contact with the consecrated Body and Blood of Christ, and therefore are treated with reverence.

• Corporal: A square linen cloth placed on the altar, on which the chalice, paten, and ciborium are placed during Mass.
  

• Purificator: A smaller linen cloth, rectangle in shape, with a red or white cross in the center, used to purify the chalice and paten after Communion.

Non-Sacred Linens:

• Lavabo Towel (Hand): Used by the priest as he dries his hands during the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
  

• Large Towel: Large towels are used during the Rite of Baptism & Washing of Feet for Holy Thursday.
  

• Small Washcloth – Used to wipe out the sacred vessels after the liturgies.
  

• White Cloth – Used to dry the sacred vessels after they are cleansed.

Since there are two categories of Linens, there care will be divided between two Care Teams.

This team consists of Patricia Popson and Terese Springer

This team is handled by the Angel Care Ministry which is headed by Arlene Robbins.

Team B also serves as a back-up to Team A

Instructions for Cleaning Altar Linens