Christian Brands
Sudbury Last Supper Chalice and Bowl Paten, 16 oz
Seven-inch brass chalice holding 16 ounces with Last Supper engraving, nickel plating and 24kt gold accents, with a 6-inch bowl paten.
Sacred Vessels & Metalware
Chalices & Patens
The chalice holds the wine consecrated at Mass, and the paten holds the celebrant's host; most sets pair them in matching finishes. Chalices here range from 5.5 to 9.5 inches tall and hold 5 to 16 ounces. All are brass. Finishes vary: polished 24kt gold plate throughout, nickel or satin nickel with a gold plated cup interior, or silver plate outside with gold inside. Engraved bands, Holy Family emblems and loaves and fish nodes are the common decorations.
Match capacity to use. A 12 to 16 ounce chalice with a bowl paten suits Sunday Mass when the chalice is shared or hosts are consecrated on the paten. A 5 or 7.5 ounce chalice from the Christian Brands range serves daily Mass, hospital chapels and travel. Two of the sets include a carrying case. Decide between gold and silver tone to match the ciborium and tabernacle fittings. Every maker here advises polishing with a soft cloth.
9 chalices & patens
The nine chalice and paten sets below span 5 to 16 ounces in gold, nickel, two-tone and silver plated finishes.
Christian Brands
Sudbury Two-Tone Satin Nickel Chalice and Paten, 12 oz
Six-inch satin nickel plated brass chalice with a 4-inch cup, 24kt gold plated interior, and a matching two-tone paten.
Christian Brands
Sudbury Etched Grape Vine Chalice and Paten, 12 oz
Polished 24kt gold plated brass chalice, 7.5 inches tall with a 12 ounce cup and engraved grape and leaf band, with paten.
Christian Brands
Sudbury Holy Family Chalice and Paten with Case, 7.5 oz
Gold plated solid brass chalice 9.5 inches tall with a 7.5 ounce cup, Holy Family emblems on the base, 5-inch paten and carrying case.
Christian Brands
Sudbury Loaves and Fishes Chalice and Paten with Case, 12 oz
Nickel plated 8-inch chalice with 12 ounce capacity, gold plated interior, loaves and fish engraving, 5-inch paten and protective case.
Christian Brands
Sudbury Two-Tone Antique Silver Chalice and Paten, 5 oz
Compact 5.5-inch chalice holding 5 ounces with gold plated cup, embossed antique silver stem and a 4-inch matching paten.
Trinity Church Supply
Trinity Church Supply Dual Finish Chalice and Paten, 12 oz
Footed brass chalice with gold plating and a dual finish design, 3.75-inch cup diameter and 12 ounce capacity, with matching paten.
Needzo
Needzo Brass Chalice and Paten, Loaves and Fishes Node, 8 in
Gold plated brass chalice 8 inches tall with a 4-inch cup, a silver-tone loaves and fishes node, 12 ounce capacity, and matching paten.
Generic
Gothic Silver Plated Chalice and Paten, Holy Family Panels
European-made Gothic chalice 8 1/4 inches tall, silver plated outside and gold plated inside, with Holy Family panels and a 5 3/4 inch paten.
Side by side
The specifications the makers publish, in one table.
Questions before you order
What chalice capacity does a parish need?
A 12 ounce chalice serves a typical Sunday Mass where only the priest and a few ministers receive from the cup. Choose 16 ounces when Communion under both kinds is offered widely. For daily Mass with a handful of people, a 5 to 7.5 ounce chalice is sufficient.
What is a bowl paten and when is it used?
A bowl paten is a shallow dish about 6 inches across and over an inch deep. It holds many hosts as well as the celebrant's host. It replaces or supplements a ciborium at Mass. A flat paten, usually 4 to 5 inches, sits on top of the chalice and holds the large host.
How should gold plated brass be cleaned?
Rinse the cup with warm water after use, dry it fully and polish with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid abrasive metal polish, which wears through the plating. The makers listed here recommend a soft cloth only. Have a plated chalice replated by a church goods firm when the interior wears.
Why do some chalices have a gold interior and a different exterior?
Tradition and many diocesan norms call for the interior of the cup to be gilded or made of a noble metal that does not corrode. Makers therefore gold plate the inside and leave the outside in nickel, silver or satin finish for contrast. The two-tone sets here follow that pattern.