MOR 333 SG 2.1

Give the three meanings of the word Rosary

1. Rosary Beads - Beads and a crucifix used as an aid in the recitation of prayers. 2. Rosary Prayers - Prayers recited in order at a Rosary or Vigil Service. 3. Rosary Service - A Roman Catholic prayer service for the repose of the soul of the departed.

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; aka Christian Burial Certificate

Define Cantor

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

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

Alter

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

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

Blessing over the Casket; Pall placed on the Casket

List the order of the Roman Catholic Processional

Crucifier; Priest; Funeral Director, Casket, Funeral Director; Casket flanked by Pallbearers; Family; Friends

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

Crucifix

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

Crucifix; Incense; and Holy Water

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

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

Dip finger into holy waker and make the sign of the cross

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

Each end of the casket

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

Kiss the Icon, the Crucifix, and the body

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

Makes the sign of the cross on the chest of the deceased with olive oil and sand.

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

Mass Cards

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

Narthex

Define a Crucifer

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

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

Paschal Candle

The formal name of a kneeling rail

Prie-Dieu (Prayer Rail)

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

Priest

The officiant who celebrates the Mass in the Roman Catholic Church

Priest

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

Priest; Candles flanking each side of the casket; Icon; Orthodox Cross

Another name for Priestly Lines

Priestly Letter / Christian Burial Certificate

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

Requiem Candles

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 Beads; Crucifix; and Sacred Heart or Scapular

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

Sacred Heart

What are the 5 reasons we study religious funeral customs?

So we can provide attention to detail when serving families of that particular faith; So we will show proper reverence for the sacred objects and traditions; So we will understand the process, as we defer to clergy; So we will exhibit dignity and decorum;

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

Solea with feet toward the alter

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

The Crucifix

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

Trisagion Prayers (Thrice Holy)

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

Turn the casket so that it is Parallel to the Iconostasis

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 Candles

What are the three movements of Roman Catholic Funeralization?

Vigil Service; Funeral Mass; Committal Service

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

few if any are taken usually just one or two

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

Cardinal

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

Cross

The term used to describe the consecrated elements of Holy Communion

Eucharist

Another name for Libera

Final Commendation

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

Final Commendation / Libera

The name of the funeral service in the Roman Catholic Church

Funeral Mass / Mass of Christian Burial

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

Genuflect

The first three letters in the Greek word for Jesus

HIS

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

Head towards Alter

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

Hold Funeral Mass first then cremate decedent

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 to be placed behind the casket; Candles near the casket (Vigil Lamps - 1 at each end of the casket, Paschal Candle - 1 at the head of the casket; Requiem Candles - 3 candles on each end of the casked --NOT currently used); Prie Dieu - Centered on the crucifix; Tray for Mass offering envelopes/Spiritual Cards.

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

INRI

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.

Define Scapular

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

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

In the hands of the deceased

What is the Greek Orthodox view of Cremation?

It is forbidden.