Funeral Directing - Roman Catholic - Exam III

During the Roman Catholic Mass, the host and wine are blessed by the priest upon this structure

Altaria

Roman Catholic Cremated Remains an alternate means of final disposition, not as an

Alternate means of the Funeral Mass

Proper title for the individual who is head over the archdiocese

Archbishop

Roman Catholic minister who is responsible for the spiritual wellbeing of several diocese

Archbishop

Cardinals may also be head over an

Archdiocese

Geographical grouping of one or more diocese under the jurisdiction of an archbishop

Archdiocese

Geological grouping of one or more diocese

Archdiocese

Geological grouping of one or more diocese under the jurisdiction of an archbishop

Archdiocese

Correct title for the head of a diocese of the Roman Catholic Church

Bishop

Head of a local diocese

Bishops

Head of a territorial unit of the church

Bishops

Mr. Jones is going through the various steps of confirmation to be a deacon in the Catholic Church. How would you address him prior to his ordination

Brother

Roman Catholic Cremated Remains must be

Buried or entombed in consecrated ground or a columbarium

Bishop McIntosh has had a dignity bestowed on him making him a prince of the church. What is his new title

Cardinal

Dignity conferred upon Bishops or Priest making them princes of the Church

Cardinals

Roman Catholic Church pre-service considerations

Casket Placement with vigil candles, a prie dieu and a crucifix behind the foot panel

Area of ground set aside and dedicated for the final disposition of dead human bodies

Cemetery

Roman Catholic Funeral Mass: End of the procession- Minister and Acolytes take positions in the

Chancel

Building or designated area of a building in which services are conducted

Chapel

Roman Catholic family has chosen cremation as means of disposition What will the Church's view be regarding these cremated remains

Church wishes the remains be placed in holy ground, or columbarium

Serve directly under the Pope in administrative duties, and elect a new pope when necessary

College of Cardinals

Difference between a cross and a crucifix is this images Latin title for the image on a crucifix

Corpus Christi

Religious emblem consisting of two plain bars which intersect at right angles to each other

Cross

The _________________________ carries the cross in an religious procession

Crucifer

Roman Catholic Funeral Mass: Recessional

Crucifier Acolytes Priest (Pallbearers if they cannot stand to the side of the casket) Funeral Director Casket (Pallbearers if they can walk beside) Funeral Director and Family

Roman Catholic Funeral Mass Processional

Crucifier Acolytes Priest (Pallbearers if they cannot stand to the side of the casket) Funeral Director Casket (Pallbearers if they can walk beside) Funeral Director and Family

Cross with a figure or image representing the body of christ is called

Crucifix

Father Murphy is doing the final committal of Mr. Jones (casketed) in the mausoleum. What would he bless during this ceremony

Crypt

Ordained member of the Roman Catholic Church just below a priest

Deacon

Geographical grouping of parishes under the jurisdiction of a bishop

Diocese

Monsignor Mike is the head of several parishes What is his geographical region called

Diocese

Part of the related rites in a Roman Catholic funeral ceremony is when the priest and acolytes approach the casket

Entrance rite

You are directing a service in a liturgical church. One of the family members has been asked to read from the writings of the Apostle Paul. Which lectern might they utilize

Epistle side

You are doing a service for Mrs. Jones at the historic Catholic Church in your community (est. 1860) The Priest have the family read the Old Testament or Paul's letters from

Epistle side

Upon blessing the host and wine, the elements of holy communion are called

Eucharist

Ending portion of the Funeral Liturgy

Final Commendation

NOW the correct name for the funeral service in the Roman Catholic Church

Funeral Liturgy

Considered best practice when receiving the first call from a Roman Catholic practitioner

Get the required information to make the initial removal, and see if the family has a parish in mind for the service

You are working with a family from Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church They have experienced a death in their family and are not sure about Catholic tradition regarding death You would tell them

Historically, the Church prefers a Funeral Liturgy with the body present at their Catholic Church, or a Catholic facility sanctioned for a Funeral Mass

Guides the Roman Catholic Church in her ministry

Holy Spirit

Roman Catholic Funeral Rite Vigil Service with the Rosary, or a Prayer service may be held the evening prior to the funeral at the

Home, Church, or Funeral Home

Latin Abbreviation for "Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews"

INRI

Mass Card stand should be placed

In a convenient position near the register Stand or in the Chapel

Roman Catholic Cremation Historically

It was common to be buried as in the manner of Christ (Ground Burial or Entombment)

Considered the founder of the Roman Catholic Church

Jesus Christ

Roman Catholic founder

Jesus Christ

Roman Catholic Church dressing and casketing

Laypersons: No Restrictions Holy Orders / Ordained Ministers: Religious Vestments (Holy Orders may dress their members)

Worship style that best describes the Roman Catholic Church

Liturgical

Prescribed order or form of worship specific to a particular denomination which will have the Eucharist or Holy Communion as its central element

Liturgical Worship

Roman Catholic Committal Service Burial in a Catholic Cemetery is laid out so laymen are facing the

Main monument of the cemetery or section

Liturgical celebration of the Eucharist in the Roman Catholic Church

Mass

Wake is not meant to replace the

Mass

Dcument indicating the offering of a Mass for a specific intention

Mass Cards (Spiritual Bouquet)

Roman Catholic Committal Service Procession to the gravesite:

Minister Casket carried by pallbearers Family

Title conferred upon a priest literally means "My Lord"

Monsignor

Remove pall, replace floral arrangement or flag at the

Narthex

Roman Catholic Church removal of remains

No restrictions Clergy or Holy Orders may have individual restrictions

Roman Catholic Church preparation of remains

No restrictions (laypersons) - Family should make the decision

Roman Catholic Church notification of death

Not required by Funeral Director at the time of death

Woman who is a member of a religious order, and bound by certain vows

Nun

Please set up a Roman Catholic Vigil service Vigil Candles

One at the head end and one at the foot end

Represents the "New Garments" or justification provided at the time of baptism

Pall

His local Parish

Parish Priest

May be given the title Monsignor: An Honorary title conferred upon a priest meaning "My Lord"

Parish Priest

One ordained to carry out the works of the Church, subordinate to the bishop. Addressed as "Father"

Parish Priest

Candle placed near the casket in the Roman Catholic Funeral Liturgy

Paschal Candle

Best describes the Roman Catholic view of cremation

Permissible

Roman Catholic Cremation

Permitted "as long as it is not chosen out of any anti - Christian motive or antagonism

Please set up a Roman Catholic Vigil service Rosary

Placed in the hands of the deceased

Considered the leader of the Catholic Church, and the Bishop of Rome

Pope

Head of the Catholic Church and the Bishop of Rome

Pope

Title for the head of the Roman Catholic Church and the Bishop of Rome

Pope

Card with the name of the decedent and a prayer or verse, which may or may not include the dates of birth and death

Prayer Cards

Defined as a kneeling rail

Prie Dieu

Kneeling rail

Prie Dieu

Ordained Roman Catholic minister who carries out the work of the local congregation

Priest

Roman Catholic Funeral Rite Vigil Service may be led by a

Priest, layperson, member of the family, or funeral director

Which of the following does not mean a letter or form from a priest stating the eligibility of the deceased for funeral rites according to the laws of the Church? Select one: Christian Burial Certificate Priestly Permission Priestly Lines Christian Burial Certificate

Priestly Permission

Minister should be contacted

Prior to setting service times and dates Priest's schedule, and Church schedule must be taken into consideration

Roman Catholic Committal Service

Procession Scriptures Prayer Dirt or Flower petals placed on the casket Crucifix blessed and presented to the Next of Kin

It is appropriate for the funeral to be conducted from the place where the parishioner

Received communion during their life

You are taking a family in for their initial viewing You have the casket open, a crucifix placed behind the foot panel, vigil candles lit, and a prie dieu Upon the initial viewing one of the family members says a prayer This is called

Related rite

Largest Christian Denomination in the World

Roman Catholic

Believes that all Catholics should be buried from the Church (local parish) with a Mass

Roman Catholic Church

Religious item used as an aid in the recitation of prayers for members of the Roman Catholic faith

Rosary Beads

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

Rosary beads

Roman Catholic Church placement of Religious Objects

Rosary beads in hands, Crucifix in the or Sacred Heart in head panel

Blessing those who are terminally ill, or in danger of losing their life

Sacrament of the Sick

Roman Catholic practice of providing the seriously ill for eternity

Sacrament of the Sick

In the liturgical church, there is usually a room adjacent to the chancel containing liturgical vessels and vestments, this room is called

Sacristy

You are preparing a body for embalming You notice a type of necklace that is brown, and has an image of Ourl Lady of Mount Carmel This is called

Scapular

Piece of cloth or medal with religious significance usually worn around the neck

Scapular, Amice

Roman Catholic Funeral Mass: Service Order -

Scripture Readings Homily Mass (Communion) Eulogy (If any) Blessing with Water and Incense Final Commendation

Roman Catholic Funeral Mass: End of the procession- Funeral Directors

Seat the pallbearars and family

In a liturgical procession there may be several acolytes One will carry the crucifix Another may carry the rubric or candle Third may carry an item used for the final commendation. Third individual is called

Thurifer

Ritual garments worn by the clergy

Vestments

In the Roman Catholic faith, a 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

Vigil Lights

Name is now given to the Wake or Rosary Service for members of the Roman Catholic faith

Vigil for the Deceased

Candles or lights placed at each end of the casket during the Vigil for the Deceased

Vigil lights

Historical term used for an all night vigil

Wake