Lesson 2.1

Eucharist

A Christian sacrament commemorating the Last Supper by consecrating bread and wine.

Rosary (Vigil) Service

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

Bishop

A church official who leads a large group of Christians in a particular region

Archdiocese

A diocese that serves as the primary diocese in its region.

Superior

A head of a religious community such as a monastery, convent or abbey

Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick

A sacrament of healing, administered by a priest to a baptized person, in which the Lord extends his loving, healing touch through the Church to those who are seriously ill or dying.

Rosary prayers

A series of prayers in the Roman Catholic faith.

Pall

A symbolic cloth covering placed over the casket

Sign of the Cross

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

Cross

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

Celebrant

Bishop, priest, or deacon who presides at a liturgical function.

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; call placed on the casket

Mass Card

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

Holy Water

Consecrated (blessed) water.

List the order of the Roman Catholic Processional.

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

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

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

Spiritual Bouquet Cards

Documents similar to mass cards, which indicate that the individual will say special prayers for the repose of the soul of the deceased, or a request that such prayers be said by a priest or missionary.

Royal Doors

Doors in the center of the Iconostasis leading directly to the altar: only ordained clergy are to go through these doors; never cross on the solea in front of the Royal Doors.

Pope

Head of the Roman Catholic Church

Solea

In the Eastern Orthodox church, the open area before the altar

Iconostasis (Iconostas, Iconostation)

In the Eastern Orthodox church, the partition that extends across the front of the church separating the sanctuary from the solea.

Icon

In the Eastern Orthodox faith, a holy picture; usually mosaic or painted on wood

Trisagion

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

Paschal Candle

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

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 of Jesus Christ.

Sister (Nun)

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 Lights (Candles)

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 an archdiocese.

What is the Greek Orthodox view of Cremation?

It is forbidden as it's seen as ruining 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

Crucifer (Crossbearer)

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

Hierarchy of the Roman Catholic Church

Pope, Cardinals, Archbishops, Bishops, Priests, Deacons

Vestments

Ritual garments worn by the clergy.

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

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

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

Solea with feet toward the alter

Diocese

The basic unit of geographic organization in the Roman Catholic Church

IHS

The first three letters in the Greek word for Jesus.

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 a.k.a. Funeral Liturgy

What are the three movements of Roman Catholic Funeralization?

Vigil Service; Funeral Mass; Committal Service

Parasta (Great Panachida)

Vigil service associated with eastern Orthodox funerals

Wake

a ceremony to view or watch over the deceased person before the funeral

Acolyte

a devoted follower

Prie Dieu (Prayer rail)

a kneeling rail

Christian Burial Permit (Certificate)

a letter or form from a priest stating the eligibility of the deceased for burial in a Roman Catholic Cemetery

Priest

a person who performs religious ceremonies

Liturgical (Eucharist-centered) worship

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

Crucifix

a representation of a cross with a figure of Jesus Christ on it

Parishioners

an inhabitant of a parish, especially one who belongs to or attends a particular church.

Deacon

an ordained minister of an order ranking below that of priest

Rosary beads

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

Genuflect

bend the knee; touch the right knee to the ground, as in worship

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

head towards altar, feet towards parishioners

Monsignor

honorary title conferred upon a priest

Divine

related to a god; supremely good or beautiful

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

the crucifix

Altar

the table in a Christian church at which the bread and wine are consecrated in communion services

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

traditional with rental--bury the ashes became allowed in 1963

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

INRI

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

Parish

An ecclesiastical district having its own church and member of the clergy

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

Each end of the casket

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.

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

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

Narthex (place of welcome)

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

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

Rome

Requiem Candles

Three candles placed on each side of the casket in front of the altar. This practice has been replaced by use of the paschal candle in many areas of the country.

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

Cardinal

in the Roman Catholic faith, a dignity conferred upon Bishops making them Princes of the Church and who have a right to participate in a Papal election

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

in the hands

Cantor

leader of singing