Sacred Vessels

[inmaddfox]

I went to a Catholic elementary and High School in the 1950’s & 60’s. We were always tought that oniy Vessels made of precious metals could be used to hold the Body and Blood of our Lord. Does anyone know when the Vatican ever okeyed the use of glass or ceramics in the construction of Sacred Vessels.

 

[benedictgal]

I went to a Catholic elementary and High School in the 1950’s & 60’s. We were always tought that oniy Vessels made of precious metals could be used to hold the Body and Blood of our Lord. Does anyone know when the Vatican ever okeyed the use of glass or ceramics in the construction of Sacred Vessels.

Glass and ceramics are reprobate. In 2004, the Holy See issued Redemptionis Sacramentum, which says that:

1. Sacred Vessels
   [117.] Sacred vessels for containing the Body and Blood of the Lord must be made in strict conformity with the norms of tradition and of the liturgical books.205 The Bishops’ Conferences have the faculty to decide whether it is appropriate, once their decisions have been given the recognitio by the Apostolic See, for sacred vessels to be made of other solid materials as well. It is strictly required, however, that such materials be truly noble in the common estimation within a given region,206 so that honor will be given to the Lord by their use, and all risk of diminishing the doctrine of the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharistic species in the eyes of the faithful will be avoided.** Reprobated, therefore, is any practice of using for the celebration of Mass common vessels, or others lacking in quality, or devoid of all artistic merit or which are mere containers, as also other vessels made from glass, earthenware, clay, or other materials that break easily. This norm is to be applied even as regards metals and other materials that easily rust or deteriorate.207**

I hope this helps.

 

[inmaddfox]

I am aware what Redemptionis Sacramentum has to say about Sacred Vessels. I was asking if the Vatican EVER approved of glass during the years of the 1950’s to today. I really don’t think so but I’m not sure.