MOR 333 FINAL REVIEW
What are the 5 reasons we study religious funeral customs?
1. So we can provide attention to detail when serving families of that particular faith. 2. So we will show a proper reverence for the sacred objects and traditions. 3. So we will understand the process, as we defer to clergy. 4. So we will exhibit dignity and decorum. 5. So we can provide smooth procedures to the families we serve.
How many people are required for the full American Legion Funeral Rite and what are the functions of those individuals?
21 1 Post Commander 1 Chaplain 1 Bugler 2 Color Bearers 2 Color Guards 6 Casket Bearers 7 members of Firing Squad 1 Commander of the Firing Squad
Divine
A cleric or theologian, or can be referenced to God.
Crucifix
A cross with a figure or image representing the body the Christ (Corpus Christi) on it.
Archdiocese
A geographic grouping of dioceses in the Roman Catholic Faith.
Christian Burial Permit (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
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
Celebrant
A person who officiates at a ceremony or rite; the officiant who celebrates the Mass in the Roman Catholic Church.
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.
Cantor
A religious singer who assists the clergy; assists the Rabbi in the Jewish faith; assists the Priest in the Eastern Orthodox faith.
Define Cantor
A religious singer who assists the clergy; assists the Rabbi in the Jewish faith; assists the Priest in the Eastern Orthodox faith.
INRI
An abbreviation for the Latin term meaning "Jesus of Nazareth, King of Jews."
Acolyte
An altar attendant.
Altar
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.
Define Monsignor.
An honorary title conferred upon a Priest
Monsignor
An honorary title conferred upon a Priest.
Give the three meanings of the word Rosary.
Beads Prayers Service
In the Roman Catholic faith, the head of a diocese
Bishop
What is the preferred procedure if a Roman Catholic is to be cremated?
Body would be cremated following mass and interred (No division or taking home)
In the Roman Catholic faith, a dignity conferred upon Bishops making them Princes of the Church
Cardinal
The term used to describe a cross with a figure or image representing the body the Christ (Corpus Christi) on it
Crucifix
What is the Prie Dieu centered on during a Roman Catholic Visitation?
Crucifix
What are three religious items the acolytes may bring with them to the cemetery for a Roman Catholic committal service?
Crucifix Incense Holy Water
The name of the funeral service in the Roman Catholic Church
Funeral Mass
Define Iconostasis
In the Eastern Orthodox church, the partition that extends across the front of the church separating the sanctuary from the solea.
At the beginning of a Greek Orthodox Funeral Mass, where is the casket placed?
In the solea with the feet towards the altar
What do those in attendance do as they pass by the casket at the end of the Greek Orthodox Funeral Mass?
Kiss the Icon
Bishop
Leader of multiple churches in a particular denomination; in the Roman Catholic faith, the head of a diocese; in the LDS faith, Bishop of the ward is the leader of a single congregation.
Cards on which an individual requests the priest to say mass for the soul of the deceased
Mass Cards
Define a Crucifer.
One who carries the crucifix/cross during an ecclesiastical procession
Crucifer (Crossbearer)
One who carries the crucifix/cross during an ecclesiastical procession.
The term used to describe a symbolic cloth covering placed over the casket
Pall
The formal name of a kneeling rail
Prie-Dieu
Describe what 2 things generally happen to the casket in the Narthex at the beginning of a Roman Catholic Funeral Mass.
Priest offers blessing Funeral pall or crucifix is placed on the casket
In the Roman Catholic faith, a religious picture, usually of Jesus Christ
Sacred Heart
Genuflect
The act of bending the right knee as an indication of reverence.
Eucharist
The consecrated elements of Holy Communion.
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.
In the Eastern Orthodox faith, three short services or blessings that are part of the funeral rite
Trisagion
Following the Eulogy during a Greek Orthodox Funeral Mass, what will the Funeral Director do to the Casket?
Turn the casket so it is turned paralle to the iconostasis
What is the term for the blue field of stars on the American Flag?
Union
In the Roman Catholic faith, the ending portion of the Funeral Mass
Final Commendation
The first three letters in the Greek word for Jesus
IHS
In the Roman Catholic faith, a candle placed near the casket during the Funeral Mass that signifies the everlasting light of Christ
Pashcal Candle
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 Sacred Heart
During an Eastern Star service, what may the eastern star participants do at the end of the service?
place carnations in the casket (red, yellow, blue, green, white)
What two items may be placed in the casket during or prior to a Masonic service?
white lambskin sprig of evergreen
List the order of the Roman Catholic Processional.
1. Crucifer - with other acolytes 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 will enter feet first c. Clergy will enter head first d. All exit Feet first 5. Family 6. Friends
What is the order of the procession for a Military Funeral?
1. Military Band 2. Escort a. Firing Squad and Commander of the Firing Squad b. Bugler 3. Colors and Color Guards a. U.S. Flag and the Flag of the branch of service of the deceased 4. Clergy 5. Caisson with Casketed remains on top a. Casket bearers may flank the caisson (and casket) or walk immediately behind the caisson. 6. OPTIONAL - may have rider less horse in procession 7. Honorary Casket bearers 8. Family
The term used to describe a Roman Catholic altar attendant
Acolyte
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
Cross
An emblem of the church consisting of two plain bars at right angles to each other.
In the Roman Catholic faith, the head of the archdiocese
Archbishop
A geographic grouping of dioceses in the Roman Catholic Faith
Archdiocese
What three ways may the American Flag be displayed on or near a Casket?
Draped over the entire casket Folded into a triangle Placed on the foot panel with 3 folds
Describe where candles would be placed during a Greek Orthodox Funeral Mass.
Each end of the casket
Another name for Libera
Final Commendation
Where would the casket bearers be during a military funeral if the casket is placed on a caisson?
Flank(sides) of caisson/casket OR Walk immediately behind the caisson/casket
What is the Greek Orthodox view of Cremation?
Forbidden since it is the deliberate destruction of the body
The act of bending the right knee as an indication of reverence
Genuflect
According to the Military Protocol web site, where did the practice of firing three volleys come from?
Halting the fighting to remove the dead from the battlefield
For a deceased priest, what direction will the casket be during the Funeral Mass?
Head near alter (Enter Head First, Leave Feet First)
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(behind casket) Candles(near casket) Prie Dieu
An abbreviation for the Latin term meaning "Jesus of Nazareth, King of Jews"
INRI
List some items that may be present at the visitation of a deceased Greek Orthodox parishioner.
Icon Orthodox Cross Candles
Where are rosary beads normally placed for a deceased Roman Catholic?
In hands
Define 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.
Define Icon
In the Eastern Orthodox faith, a holy picture: usually mosaic or painted on wood
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
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.
Diocese
In the Roman Catholic faith, a geographical grouping of Parishes under the jurisdiction of a Bishop.
Deacon
In the Roman Catholic faith, a member of the clerical order (clergy) just below a Priest.
Final Commendation (Libera)
In the Roman Catholic faith, the ending portion of the Funeral Mass.
Archbishop
In the Roman Catholic faith, the head of the archdiocese.
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
A title conferred by ordination of the leader teacher in a local Roman Catholic Church
Priest
Another name for Priestly Lines
Priestly Letter Christian Burial Permit
The Pope is known as the "Bishop of _________".
Rome
What are three ceremonial aspects of the American Legion Service?
Twenty-One Gun salute(3 volleys) Taps Folding of the flag and presentation to the family
How is the US flag draped over the casket if the entire casket is closed and covered by the flag? (Where is the Union?)
Union is over left shoulder of the deceased
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 Lights
What are the three movements of Roman Catholic Funeralization?
Vigil Service Funeral Mass Commital 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
Holy Water
Water blessed by a priest.
The term used to describe the consecrated elements of Holy Communion
Eucharist
When moving a casket that is covered with a US Burial Flag, does the casket move head first or feet first? For a hint, you may view the images of Arlington.
Feet first
Describe the number of flowers generally taken to the Roman Catholic church for a Funeral Mass.
Few(if any)
Where does the Roman Catholic priest normally meet the casket to begin the Funeral Mass?
At the narthex
Mass Card
Cards on which an individual requests the priest to say mass for the soul of the deceased.
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
Using the Links from the lesson, what are the words to the first verse of "TAPS"?
Day is done, gone the sun from the hills, from the lake, from the sky. All is well, safely rest. God is nigh.
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 their fingers into holy water and make the sign of the cross
