Funeral Directing 3rd Quarter

Chapel

A building or designated area of a building in which service are conducted. May contain an altar. [Roman Catholic Term]

Alehaw Hashalom

"peace be upon her". Phrase used after a departed female. [Jewish Term]

Alar Hashalom

"peace be upon him". Phrased used after a departed male. [Jewish Term]

Brandeun

A cloth that has been laid upon the grave of a saint, and then used a substitute for a relic. [Roman Catholic Term]

Paten

A dish or plate for the host during communion. [Roman Catholic Term]

Spiritual Bouqet

A document indicating the offering of a Mass for specific intention. [Roman Catholic Term]

Prie Dieu

A kneeling rail. [Roman Catholic Term]

Incense

A mixture of various resins burned to produce a pleasant odor; used in church rituals. [Roman Catholic Term]

Ambo

A raised place between the sanctuary and nave. For reading of the lessons/sermons/ [Roman Catholic Term]

Sacred Heart

A religious picture, usually jesus christ. [Roman Catholic Term]

Vigil lights

A set of 2 candles, one placed at the head of the casket and one places at the foot of the casket during the visitation period in the home or funeral home.

Veil Chalice

A square cloth, usually of the same material as the chasuble, used to cover the chalice at Mass. [Roman Catholic Term]

Maniple

A strip-like vestment worn on the forearm of subdeacons. [Roman Catholic Term]

Pyx

A vessel or cabinet in which the blessed sacrament is kept. [Roman Catholic Term]

Acolyte

Alter-server at the Mass (Altar Attendant) [Roman Catholic Term]

INRI

An abbreviation for the Latin term meaning "Jesus of Nazareth, King of Jews". [Roman Catholic Term]

Bow

An inclination of the body made while standing during Liturgical prayer. [Roman Catholic Term]

Liturgical Woship

Eucharist centered; a prescribed order or form of worship specific to a particular denomination which will have the Eucharist or Holy Communion as its central elements.

Ark

Focal point of service in a synogogue or temple, the receptacle of the Torah (written law). It may be portable or an opening in a wall. [Jewish Term]

Vigil of the Deceased

Formerly called the Wake or Rosary Service, a public prayer, focusing on the proclamation of God's Word. It may be said in the funeral home, residence or church, depending on where the visitation is taking place. [Roman Catholic Term]

Aron

Hebrew meaning "container". A coffin or casket made entirely of wood and containing no metal parts. [Jewish Term]

Wake

Historically a watch kept over the deceased; an all night vigils.

Asperges

Holy Water. [Roman Catholic Term]

Chrism

Holy oil. [Roman Catholic Term]

Rubrics

In liturgical churches, stated directions in a prayer book or liturgical manual regarding the order of the services as approves by the denomination. [Roman Catholic Term]

Agnus Dei

Lamb of God. [Roman Catholic Term]

Sacrament of the Sick

Last Sacrament; a sacrament given to those seriously ill or in danger of death to prepare their souls for eternity.

Gospel

Literally. "good tidings". [Roman Catholic Term]

Chasuble, casula

Outer garment worn by a priest during Mass. [Roman Catholic Term]

Acclamation

People response, in litergical worship. [Roman Catholic Term]

Alleluia

Praise ye God [Roman Catholic Term]

Homily, Sermon

Preaching the word of God by the clergy. [Roman Catholic Term]

Cantor

Precentor; leads congregational responsorial hymns and psamls. [Roman Catholic Term]

Thurible

Receptacle in which incense is burned. [Roman Catholic Term]

Abluntion, abluere

Rinsing of the mouth, eucharistic vessels and fingers after touching the sacred host. [Roman Catholic Term]

Absolution

Sacramental remission of sin. [Roman Catholic Term]

Ceremonies

Sacred public worship. [Roman Catholic Term]

Apse, Apsis

Semicircle end of the presbytery. [Roman Catholic Term]

Amice

Shoulder-cloth. Rectangular linen cloth with straps (30" X 20") worn under the alb. [Roman Catholic Term]

Nun

Sister; a woman who is a member of a religious order, especially one bound by vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. [Roman Catholic Term]

Amen

So be it, let it happen. [Roman Catholic Term]

Rubrics

Stated directions regarding church practices and procedures as approved by church. [Episcopal Term]

Genuflect

The act of being the knee as an indication of reverence or as an act of humility. [Roman Catholic Term]

Acolytes

The altar attendants (either male or female) in Episcopal Church. [Episcopal Term]

IHS

The first three letters in the Greek word for Jesus. [Roman Catholic Term]

Archbishop

The head of the archdiocese. [Roman Catholic Term]

Lector

The individual who reads out the scriptures.

Libera

The last responsory prayers after the mass.

Mass

The liturgical celebration of the Eucharist. [Roman Catholic Term]

Vestements

The ritual garment worn by the clergy. [Roman Catholic Term]

Nave

The seating section of the main body of the church (one of the 2 main bodies of the church, the other being the chancel). [Roman Catholic Term]

Tabernacle

The shrine in which the blessed sacrament (elements of the Eucharist) are kept. [Roman Catholic Term]

Mass for the Dead

The term for a mass that is celebrated for a deceased person when the body is not present in the church. [Roman Catholic Term]

Narthex

The vestibule; entry way to the church. [Roman Catholic Term]

Requiem Candles

Three candles placed on each side of the casket in front of the altar. This practice has been replaced by sued of the paschal candles in many areas of the country. [Roman Catholic Term]

Alb, Tunica alba

White undergarment of linen, reaching to the feet. [Roman Catholic Term]

Bais Hakevorous

[Jewish Term] Burial Grounds

Avelim

[Jewish Term] a mourner; (abel, avel, ovel) the nearest of seven blood relatives; father/mother, husband/wife, son/daughter, brother/sister.

Christian Burial Certificate

[Roman Catholic Term] A letter form from a priest stating the eligibility of the deceased for funeral rites according to the laws of the church. (Priestly Lines or Christian Burial Permit)

Burial

[Roman Catholic Term] Earth Interment.

Kiss of Peace

[Roman Catholic Term] Mutual embrace.

Priest

[Roman Catholic Term] One ordained to carry out the works of the Church, subordinate to the bishop. Addressed as "Father".

Pope

[Roman Catholic Term] The head of the Roman Catholic church and the bishop of Rome.

Funeral Liturgy

[Roman Catholic Term] The name of the funeral service in the Roman Catholic Church. (formerly called the Funeral Mass or Mass of Christian Burial)

Paschal Candle

[Roman Catholic Term] a candle placed near the casket during the Funeral Mass that signifies the everlasting light of Christ.

Cardinal

[Roman Catholic Term] a dignity conferred upon Bishop or Priest making them princes of the Church.

Cassock, Alb

[Roman Catholic Term] a garment reaching the ankles, black worn by secular priest (white in the tropics) purple worn by bishops, red worn by cardinals and white worn by the pope.

Brother

[Roman Catholic Term] a man who is a member of a religious order without being ordained or while preparing for ordination.

Mother superior

[Roman Catholic Term] a position held by a woman in charge of a convent of women.

Christian Wake

[Roman Catholic Term] a prayer service.

Pall

[Roman Catholic Term] a symbolic cloth covering placed over the casket in the vestibule of the church, signifying that in the eyes of God all people are created equal.

Chalice, calix

[Roman Catholic Term] a vessel in which wine is consecrated at mass. Compose of cuppa (cup) and nodus ( stem) and the base (foot).

Cemetery

[Roman Catholic Term] an area of ground set aside and dedicated for the final disposition of dead human bodies.

Related Rites

[Roman Catholic Term] celebrated by the family of the deceased together with a minister. These rites are usually performed during critical moments of the grieving journey. Related rites include the Prayer After Death, Gathering In The Presence of the Body, and Transfer of the Body to the church or place of committal.

Burial Grounds

[Roman Catholic Term] see cemetery.

Chancel

[Roman Catholic Term] the place about the alter of the Church, usually enclosing the clergy and other officials. One of the 2 areas of the main body of the church, the other being the nave.

Rite

a form of liturgy regulates by tradition and law. [Roman Catholic Term]

Mosignor

a honorary title conferred upon a priest. [Roman Catholic Term]

Scapulae, amice

a piece of cloth or a medal with religious significance usually, worn around the neck. [Roman Catholic Term]

Benediction

a ritual blessing offered at the conclusion of a service.[Episcopal Term]

Sign of the cross

a sign made with the right hand touching the forehead, breast, left and right should successively. [Roman Catholic Term]

Purificator

a small cloth for the chalice used during communion. [Roman Catholic Term]

Pall

a symbolic cloth covering placed over the casket. [Episcopal Term]

Altar, Altaria

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 or Holy Communion is offered. [Roman Catholic Term]

Ecumenical

an epithet applied to a council regarded as representing the whole of christiandom. [Episcopal Term]

Parochial

belonging to a parish; restricted to a parish; limited in range or scope. [Episcopal Term]

Vestements

ritual garments for the clergy. [Episcopal Term]

Sanctuary

that part of the chancel containing the altar. [Roman Catholic Term]

Final Commendation

the ending portion of the funeral Mass. [Roman Catholic Term]

Breaking of the Bread

the fractioning of the altar-breads before the communion. [Roman Catholic Term]

Bishop

the head of the territorial unit of the church. [Roman Catholic Term]

Gospel

the left side of the church ( as the congregation faces the altar) from which sermons are preached. [Episcopal Term]

Celebrant

the officiant who celebrates the Mass in the Roman Catholic Church. [Roman Catholic Term]

Epistle

the right side of the church (as the congregation faces the altar) from which readings and prayers are often proclaimed. [Episcopal Term]

Altar

the table from which Holy Communion is served and prayers are offered. [Episcopal Term]

Book of Common Prayer

the text containing recitations, prayers and prescribed orders of worship in the Episcopal Church. [Episcopal Term]

Rosary Beads

Beads and a crucifix used as an aid in the recitation of prayers. [Roman Catholic Term]

Rite of Committal

Celebrated prior to the Funeral Liturgy, usually at the funeral home on the morning of the funeral liturgy preceding the closing of the casket. It may be recited by the family, friends, the minister, priest or funeral director. It may also be combined with the rite of final commendation when necessary adaptations are made. [Roman Catholic Term]

Holy Water

Consecrated (blessed) water.

Oils

Consecrated oils used in liturgical annointings. [Roman Catholic Term]