Ciborium?

[Penitant]

This is a rather simple question, so I hope it has a simple answer.

Are there any specific regulations regarding the ciborium (other than it must be lined with gold)?

Specifically, the ciborium being used at my parish is currently being left open while in the tabernacle. The tabernacle that it is being placed into is smaller than the usual one, and thus the chosen ciborium does not fit with its lid on. Is this proper or not?

Even if the answer is “that’s fine”, it will be appreciated. Someone asked me about this and I told her I would look into it, but I am at a loss of where to look for this.

Again, thank you.
-Penitant

 

[Br.Rich_SFO]

This is a rather simple question, so I hope it has a simple answer.

Are there any specific regulations regarding the ciborium (other than it must be lined with gold)?

Specifically, the ciborium being used at my parish is currently being left open while in the tabernacle. The tabernacle that it is being placed into is smaller than the usual one, and thus the chosen ciborium does not fit with its lid on. Is this proper or not?

Even if the answer is “that’s fine”, it will be appreciated. Someone asked me about this and I told her I would look into it, but I am at a loss of where to look for this.

Again, thank you.
-Penitant

Ciboriums come with lids for a reason. They should always be covered when not in use.

 

[drafdog]

Re. Bro Rich
Closed and secured tabernacle works for me. You got a problem with that, or is there actually something in Canon Law which specifies how covered is covered?
Personally, I’m more concerned with pedophile priests and bishops who reassign them to parish work in complete disregard for civil law and just plain common sense. Wasn’t there something in the handbook about straining out a gnat?
Never mind.

Matthew

 

[Penitant]

Re. Bro Rich
Closed and secured tabernacle works for me. You got a problem with that, or is there actually something in Canon Law which specifies how covered is covered?
Personally, I’m more concerned with pedophile priests and bishops who reassign them to parish work in complete disregard for civil law and just plain common sense. Wasn’t there something in the handbook about straining out a gnat?
Never mind.

Matthew

That is both incredibly offensive and entirely unnecessary. Please show some charity in future posts.

Br. Rich,
Are you aware of any canon law that would state that it must be covered? I agree that simple respect dictates that it should be, but I’m looking for something with authority.

Pax Tecum,
Penitant

 

[John_Lilburne]

I am not sure of the answer. Some information that may be helpful.

For the Good Friday ceremony it has:

“22. The deacon places the ciborium on the altar and uncovers it.” I understand this to mean he removes the lid.

From a 1908 Catholic Encyclopedia at newadvent.org/cathen/03767a.htm “The ciborium is not consecrated, but blessed by a bishop or some priest deputed by him, according to the form given in the Roman Ritual. While containing the Sacred Species it should be covered with small white veil of silk or cloth of gold, and may not be handled except by sacred ministers; when empty and purified it may be touched by all clerics (Cong. of Rites, Jan., 1907), and by lay persons if specially authorized.”

From the 2002 General Introduction to the Roman Missal (GIRM) approved for the USA, which can be accessed from romanrite.com/girm.html :

“118. The following are also to be prepared:
a. Next to the priest’s chair: the Missal and, as needed, a hymnal;
b. At the ambo: the Lectionary;
c. On the credence table: the chalice, a corporal, a purificator, and, if appropriate, the pall; the paten and, if needed, ciboria; bread for the Communion of the priest who presides, the deacon, the ministers, and the people; cruets containing the wine and the water, unless all of these are presented by the faithful in procession at the Offertory; the vessel of water to be blessed, if the asperges occurs; the Communion-plate for the Communion of the faithful; and whatever is needed for the washing of hands.
It is a praiseworthy practice to cover the chalice with a veil, which may be either the color of the day or white.”