Lesson 2.1

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

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

What are the 5 reasons we study religious funeral customs?

-provide attention to detail when serving families of particular faith - show a proper reverence for the sacred objects and traditions -understand the process, as we defer to clergy -exhibit dignity and decorum -provide smooth procedures to the families we serve

Processional into Church

1. Crucifer - with other acolytes (altar boys) 2. Priest a.k.a. Celebrant 3. Funeral director at each end of the casket 4. Casket a. Pallbearers will be on each side or walking in front of the casket if the aisle is too narrow. b. Layperson in casket will enter feet first c. Clergy in casket will enter head first d. All exit Feet first 5. Family 6. Friends

What Items that may need to be placed near/on the casket for a Catholic visitation.

1. Holy water 2. Crucifix placed behind the casket 3. Candles near the casket a. Vigil lamps - 1 candle at each end of the casket b. Paschal candle - 1 candle at the head of the casket c. Requiem candles - 3 candles on each end of the casket - not used currently, were used historically. 4. Prie Dieu - centered on the crucifix, you kneel at the crucifix not at the body or casket. 5. Tray for Mass offering envelopes/ Spiritual Bouquet Cards

Catholic - Dressing and Casketing (Crucifix)

A Crucifix may be placed in the head panel of the casket or on the outside of the foot panel.

Catholic - Dressing and Casketing (Sacred Heart or Scapular)

A Sacred Heart or Scapular may be placed with the deceased, either in their hands or in the head panel of the casket.

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

Catholic Funeral Cortege

A. Escort - Lead car B. Priest and Acolytes 1. In some instances the acolytes do not go to the cemetery, so it will only be the priest. 2. Priest may ride in the lead car or in the funeral coach C. Honorary Casketbearers D. Active Casketbearers E. Casket Coach F. Family G. Friends

Roman Catholic Hierarchy

A. Pope B. Cardinal C. Archbishop D. Bishop E. Monsignor F. Priest

Another name for Priestly Lines

Christian Burial Certificate Christian Burial Permit

The first three letters in the Greek word for Jesus

IHS

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

INRI

Define Scapular

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

Catholic - Notification of Death

Not currently required, though it was required in the past. The priest would come to the place of death and perform "last rites" on the deceased.

Define a Crucifer.

One who carries the crucifix/cross during an ecclesiastical procession

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

Catholic - Dressing and Casketing (Rosary)

Rosary (beads) are placed in the hands of the deceased.

Some call the last rites the same as the

Sacrament of Extreme Unction

Catholic - Dressing and Casketing (Clothing)

The layperson has no restrictions on clothing, though the priest and nun will probably be dressed in the vestments of their position.

Cremation is allowed if the intention is not to

The resurrection of the body, the cremated remains are not scattered and are not kept at home

Preparation of Remains

There are no restrictions, though some may request a rosary (beads) be in the hands of the deceased the entire time from dead through the funeral. If this is the case, you may suggest using an inexpensive set during embalming, so they may be changed out with little problem if needed.

Catholic - Removal of Remains

There is no restrictions for the layperson. In some areas, there may be restrictions for priests or nuns.

The term used to describe a Roman Catholic altar attendant

acolytes

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

Priest will meet the casket at the narthex

and offer blessing over the casket

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

Priestly lines are required for

burial in a Catholic cemetery

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

Catholic Committal Service - The priest will usually lead the procession into the cemetery and may be flanked by acolytes with

crucifix, incense, and/or holy water.

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

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

As each person enters the seat, they will genuflect while

facing the crucifix in the church

Casket of layperson is turned to exit

feet first

Layperson in casket will enter

feet first and exit feet first

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

At conclusion of the mass, the celebrant recites

final commendation

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

final commendation

Catholic Committal Service - Casketbearers stand at the

foot of the casket

Casket will be placed perpendicular to the altar at the

front of the church

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

Clergy in casket will enter

head first and exit feet first

Catholic Committal Service - Priest will stand at the

head of the casket

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

head toward alter, feet toward congregation

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

in the hands

Casketbearers carry the casket

into the Narthex of the church

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

mass card

The Casket is usually _______during the visitation

open

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

pall

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 formal name of a kneeling rail

prie dieu

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

priest

Once the recessional reaches the narthex where the pall was placed on the casket, the

procession stops and removes the pall from the casket

Recessional is in the same order as the

processional

In the event of a burial flag, remove the flag, place pall on, then after the service is completed

remove pall and place flag back on the casket.

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

rome

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

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

sacred heart

As Roman Catholics enter the church, they will dip their finger into holy water and make the

sign of the cross.

Few (if any) flowers are usually

taken to church

The pall is a black, purple or white cloth covering the casket signifying

that in the eyes of God, everyone is equal.

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

that the cremation occurs after the funeral mass has been concluded

Funeral pall or Crucifix is placed on

the casket

When is the Wake or Vigil service is usually held at the funeral home?

the night before the funeral mass.

The Vigil or rosary prayer service is usually held at some time during what?

the visitation.

There are _______________movements (parts, rites) of Roman Catholic Funeralization.

three 1 - Vigil Service (rosary said) 2 - The Funeral Mass 3 - The Committal Service

Family may meet at the funeral home for final prayer before going

to the church for the funeral mass.

Friends may be seated in the church prior

to the cortege arriving at the church.

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

vestments

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

What are the three movements of Roman Catholic Funeralization?

vigil service funeral mass committal service

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