Funeral Directing II - 2.1 Study Guide

List some items that may be present at the visitation of a deceased Greek Orthodox parishioner.

- Candles may flank each side of the casket as in the Catholic visitation -An Icon may be placed near the casket -Orthodox cross may be placed behind the casket in the same manner as the Catholic Crucifix

List some items that may need to be placed near / on / in the casket of a deceased Roman Catholic and tell where each item would be located.

-Holy water -crucifix placed behind the casket -candles near the casket -Prie Dieu -Tray for mass offering envelopes/spiritual bouquet cards

Give the three meanings of the word Rosary.

-Rosary Beads- beads and a crucifix used as an aid in the recitation of prayers -Rosary Prayers- prayers recited in order at a Rosary of Vigil Service -Rosary Service- A roman Catholic prayer service for the repose of the soul of the deceased

Describe a Christian Burial Certificate.

A letter from a Priest stating the Eligibility of the deceased for funeral rites according to the laws of the Roman Catholic Church

Define Cantor

A religious singer who assists the clergy; assists the Rabbi in the Jewish faith; assists the Priest in the Eastern Orthodox faith

Another name for Priestly Lines

Christian Burial Certificate Christian Burial Permit

What is the Greek Orthodox view of Cremation?

Cremation is forbidden since it is the deliberate destruction of the body

An abbreviation for the Latin term meaning "Jesus of Nazareth, King of Jews"

INRI

Describe where candles would be placed during a Greek Orthodox Funeral Mass.

May flank each side of the casket as in the Catholic visitation

Define a Crucifer.

One who carries the crucifix/cross during an ecclesiastical procession

What do those in attendance do as they pass by the casket at the end of the Greek Orthodox Funeral Mass?

The family and friends pass by the casket and kiss the icon, the crucifix, or the body

In the Eastern Orthodox faith, three short services or blessings that are part of the funeral rite

Trisagion

Define Scapular

a piece of cloth or a metal having religious significance usually worn around the neck

The term used to describe a Roman Catholic altar attendant

acolyte

The term used to describe an elevated place or structure on which sacrifices are offered or at which religious rites are performed; in the Christian faith, a table on which the Eucharist of Holy Communion is offered.

altar

Define Monsignor.

an honorary title conferred upon a priest

In the Roman Catholic faith, the head of the archdiocese

archbishop

A geographic grouping of dioceses in the Roman Catholic Faith

archdiocese

In the Roman Catholic faith, the head of a diocese

bishop

In the Roman Catholic faith, a dignity conferred upon Bishops making them Princes of the Church

cardinal

The officiant who celebrates the Mass in the Roman Catholic Church

celebrant

An emblem of the church consisting of two plain bars at right angles to each other

cross

The term used to describe a cross with a figure or image representing the body the Christ (Corpus Christi) on it

crucifix

What is the Prie Dieu centered on during a Roman Catholic Visitation?

crucifx

In the Roman Catholic faith, a member of the clerical order (clergy) just below a Priest

deacon

Where are rosary beads normally placed for a deceased Roman Catholic?

in the hands

Cards on which an individual requests the priest to say mass for the soul of the deceased

mass card

The term used to describe a symbolic cloth covering placed over the casket

pall

The formal name of a kneeling rail

prie dieu

A title conferred by ordination of the leader teacher in a local Roman Catholic Church

priest

The Pope is known as the "Bishop of _________".

rome

In the Roman Catholic faith, a religious picture, usually of Jesus Christ

sacred heart

What is the preferred procedure if a Roman Catholic is to be cremated?

that the cremation occurs after the funeral mass has been concluded

Following the Eulogy during a Greek Orthodox Funeral Mass, what will the Funeral Director do to the Casket?

the casket is turned so that it is parallel to the iconostasis

The term used to describe the set of two candles used in the Roman Catholic Faith, one placed at the head of the casket and one placed at the foot of the casket during the visitation period in the home or funeral home.

vigil lamps

The term used to describe a watch kept over the deceased sometimes lasting the entire night preceding the funeral; a watch kept over the dead; today it takes the form of visitation, calling hours or shiva; prayers and scripture reading may be a part of the wake.

wake

List the order of the Roman Catholic Processional.

-crucifer with other acoloytes -priest aka celebrant -funeral director -casket with pallbearers on each side -family -friends

What are three religious items the acolytes may bring with them to the cemetery for a Roman Catholic committal service?

-crucifx -incense -holy water

As each Roman Catholic enters the church for the funeral mass, what 2 things do they do?

-dip their finger in holy water -genufect

Describe what 2 things generally happen to the casket in the Narthex at the beginning of a Roman Catholic Funeral Mass.

-funeral pall -crucifix

When dressing and casketing the remains of a deceased Roman Catholic, what religious items may be placed with or on the body?

-rosary -crucifix -sacred heart of scapular

What are the three movements of Roman Catholic Funeralization?

-vigil service -funeral mass -committal service

What are the 5 reasons we study religious funeral customs?

1. So we can provide attention to detail when serving families of that particular faith. 2. So we will show a proper reverence for the sacred objects and traditions. 3. So we will understand the process, as we defer to clergy. 4. So we will exhibit dignity and decorum. 5. So we can provide smooth procedures to the families we serve.

The first three letters in the Greek word for Jesus

IHS

Define Solea

In the Eastern Orthodox church, the open area before the altar

Define Iconostasis

In the Eastern Orthodox church, the partition that extends across the front of the church separating the sanctuary from the solea

Define Icon

In the Eastern Orthodox faith, a holy picture; usually mosaic or painted on wood

At the beginning of a Greek Orthodox Funeral Mass, where is the casket placed?

In the solea

Describe the final action the Greek Orthodox priest takes with regard to the deceased body / casket at the end of the Funeral Mass.

Priest makes the sign of the cross on the chest of the deceased with olive oil and sand

Where does the Roman Catholic priest normally meet the casket to begin the Funeral Mass?

Priest will be waiting at the Narthex to offer a blessing/Holy Water

In the Roman Catholic faith, a geographical grouping of Parishes under the jurisdiction of a Bishop

diocese

The term used to describe the consecrated elements of Holy Communion

eucharist

Describe the number of flowers generally taken to the Roman Catholic church for a Funeral Mass.

few (if any) flowers are taken to the church

Another name for Libera

final commendation

In the Roman Catholic faith, the ending portion of the Funeral Mass

final commendation

The name of the funeral service in the Roman Catholic Church

funeral mass

The act of bending the right knee as an indication of reverence

genfulect

For a deceased priest, what direction will the casket be during the Funeral Mass?

head toward alter, feet toward congregation

In the Roman Catholic faith, a candle placed near the casket during the Funeral Mass that signifies the everlasting light of Christ

pashcal candle

The term used to describe the ritual garments worn by the clergy

vestments