Year Eight Religion
The Church
and the
Mass
Vestments and Objects
NAME: ________________________________________
TEACHER: ____________________
DUE DATE: ___________________
Year Eight Religion
Assessment Two: The Church and the Mass
Vestments and Objects Poster
Task: Students will make notes on the vestments, furniture and objects that are used in the celebration of the
Eucharist. Students will then produce a poster which clearly shows a minimum of five objects and five vestments
with a clear description of their use and meaning in Catholic rituals.
Outcomes to be assessed:
Ritual: Students are able to describe and explain the significance of the furniture, objects and vestments
used in the celebration of liturgies. Students are able to state the liturgical seasons of the year and the
colours used at these times.
High 4
Very High 5
Less than five objects are
included on the poster. There
is little or no explanation of
what the objects/items are
used for. Errors in
explanation.
Limited
2
Five objects are included on
the poster. There is a brief
explanation of what each
object/ item is used for.
Satisfactory 3
Five or more objects/items
are included on the poster.
There is a brief explanation
of what each one is used for
and when it is used during
the Mass.
Five or more objects/items
are included on the poster.
There is a clear statement of
the significance or purpose of
each in the liturgy.
Less than five vestments are
included on the poster. There
is minimal/ no explanation of
what the vestments are used
for, or details are confused/
unclear.
A minimum of five vestments
are neatly drawn and
labeled. Briefly states when
each vestment is worn.
A minimum of five vestments
are neatly drawn and
labeled. State when each
vestment is worn and why.
A minimum of five vestments
are neatly drawn and
labeled. Includes all relevant
details about each vestment
clearly stating when it is
worn and why
The Liturgical seasons are
not clearly marked and
coloured on the diagram.
Colours are incorrect.
Clearly labels and correctly
colours each Liturgical
season on the diagram.
Clearly labels and correctly
colours each Liturgical
season on the diagram.
Includes several symbols to
represent aspects of liturgical
seasons.
Clearly labels and correctly
colours each Liturgical
season on the diagram.
Includes at least one relevant
symbol to represent each
Liturgical season. Correctly
explains the symbolism of
each Liturgical colour.
Communication: Students are able to use the conventions of a poster to clearly present information
about objects and vestments used in the celebration of liturgies.
Limited 2
Satisfactory 3
High 4
Very High 5
Poster is not neatly or clearly
labelled.
Diagrams are not sketched in
pencil; writing & outlines
have been completed in biro.
Poster is clearly labelled.
Diagrams to be sketched in
pencil; writing & outlines may
be completed in fine texta or
dark artline pen.
Poster is neatly and clearly
labelled.
Clear, bold title & headings.
Diagrams to be sketched in
pencil; writing & outlines may
be completed in fine texta or
dark artline pen.
An aesthetically pleasing
poster which is neatly, clearly
and artistically labelled.
Diagrams to be sketched in
pencil; writing & outlines may
be completed in fine texta or
dark artline pen.
Planning of layout is not
evident; Boxes & borders are
not used to define spaces.
Layout is satisfactory.
Some boxes & borders used
to define spaces.
Layout shows signs of
planning. Appropriate use of
boxes & borders to define
spaces.
Layout is effective and
balanced. Creative use of
boxes & borders to define
spaces.
Many spelling, punctuation
and grammatical errors.
Some spelling, punctuation
and grammatical errors.
Few spelling, punctuation
and grammatical errors;
evidence of editing and
drafting.
Spelling, punctuation and
grammar comply with the
conventions of Standard
Australian English.
Introduction: When a priest says Mass there are particular items of religious clothing (called vestments)
that he or the altar servers wear. There are also a number of objects used by the priest during the Mass.
The aim of this lesson is to learn about these vestments and objects.
Vestments worn by the priest
Why do priests today wear special clothing when leading a celebration of a liturgy?
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Draw and describe the following items worn by a priest at Mass:
ALB
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STOLE – What is it and why is it worn at every liturgy?
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CINCTURE
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CHASUBLE
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A chasuble often has religious symbols on it. Sketch some of these symbols here and indicate what
each one represents
Drawing of
Symbol
Name/description
What it represents
SURPLICE
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SOUTANE/CASSOCK
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Why are liturgical vestments in different colours?
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What does each colour represent?
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PURPLE
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Draw/describe each of the following objects/ furniture items and explain what they are used for at
Mass.
CIBORIUM
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CHALICE
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PATEN
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PURIFICATOR
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CORPORAL
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TABERNACLE
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PALL
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PYX
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PRESIDER’S CHAIR
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SANCTUARY LAMP
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ALTAR
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LECTERN
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Use the information provided (from pp 22-23 Our People’s Story- Student Book by Lila El-Hage & Anne Walsh) to
complete the liturgical calendar below including the following information:
 seasons
 months
 liturgical seasons
 liturgical colours
Outside the main circle draw a symbol for each liturgical season to reflect its meaning and spirit.