Funeral Directing (L 4.1)

Holy Water

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Parish

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Parishioners

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Requiem Candles

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Spiritual Bouquet Cards

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Superior

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Crucifix

A cross with a figure or image representing the body the Christ (Corpus Christi) on it.

Archdiocese

A geographic grouping of dioceses in the Roman Catholic Faith.

Prie Dieu / Prayer Rail / Kneeler

A kneeling rail.

Christian Burial Certificate / Christian Burial Permit ; Priestly Lines / Priestly Letter

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

Pall

A symbolic cloth covering placed over the casket.

Sign of the Cross

A symbolic sign of the Cross, made with the right hand.

INRI

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

Acolyte

An alter attendant.

Altar

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.

Monsignor

An honorary title conferred upon a Priest.

Rosary (beads)

Beads and a crucifix used as an aid in the recitation of prayers.

Crucifer / Crossbearer

One who carries the crucifix/cross during an ecclesiastical procession.

Rosary (prayers)

Prayers recited in order at a Rosary or Vigil Service.

Vestments

Ritual garments worn by the clergy.

Genuflect

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

Eucharist

The consecrated elements of Holy Communion.

IHS

The first three letters in the Greek word for Jesus.

Pope

The head of the Roman Catholic Church and the Bishop of Rome.

Mass

The liturgical celebration of the Eucharist in the Roman Catholic Church.

Funeral Mass / Mass of Christian Burial

The name of the funeral service in the Roman Catholic Church. Refers to the mass for the dead. Funeral service and/or music for the repose of the soul of the departed (old mass).

Celebrant

The officiant who celebrates the Mass in the Roman Catholic Church.

Rosary Service / Vigil Service

A Roman Catholic prayer service for the repose of the soul of the departed.

Priest

A title conferred by ordination.

Bishop

In the Roman Catholic faith, the head of a diocese.

Funeral Mass for a Child

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Wake

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.

Cross

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

Paschal Candle

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

Cardinal

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

Diocese

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

Deacon

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

Scapular

In the Roman Catholic faith, a piece of cloth or a metal having religious significance usually worn around the neck.

Wake Service

In the Roman Catholic faith, a prayer or scripture service usually held at the funeral home the evening before the Funeral Mass.

Sacred Heart

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

Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick

In the Roman Catholic faith, a sacrament given to those seriously ill or in danger of death to prepare their souls for eternity.

Nun / Sister

In the Roman Catholic faith, a woman who is a member of a religious order, especially one bound by vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.

Vigil Candles / Vigil Lights

In the Roman Catholic faith, set of two candles, 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.

Final Commendation / Libera

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

Archbishop

In the Roman Catholic faith, the head of the archdiocese.

Mass Card

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