Funeral Directing - Liturgical Church practices - Exam I

Literally self-heading (self-governing) Presently we will use the term self-governing to Lutheran government.

Autocephalous

Widower, Mr. Smitz, wishes to read the Poem of a Godly Women found in Proverbs 31. In a liturgical setting, where might he stand

Behind the Epistle lectern

The ritual blessing offered at the conclusion of a service is called the

Benediction

Elements of the Eucharist

Blessed Sacrament

Which of the following rubrics is utlized by the Episcopal Church

Book of Common Prayer

Which of the following is a true statement regarding the Liturgical Protestant facility Central piece of funiture will be the altar. Central piece of furniture will be the baptismal font Central piece of furniture is the cross Central piece of furniture will be the pulpit

Central piece of funiture will be the altar

Place about the altar of the church, usually enclosing the clergy and other officials is called the

Chancel

You are making the removal of an individual who is affiliated with the Lutheran Church. What is the correct protocol

Check the area for ease of transfer, and counsel the family regarding preparation for the arrangement conference

You are making the removal of an individual who is affiliated with the Lutheran Church. What is the correct protocol?

Check the area for ease of transfer, and counsel the family regarding preparation for the arrangement conference

Which of the following is common at a Protestant Liturgical service Rubrics will not be utilized Communion will be offered to the congregation There will never be a processional or recessional Flowers will always be permitted

Communion will be offered to the congregation

Proper term for the individual who carries the processional cross

Crucifer

You are working a service in a liturgical church. The altar is the main piece of furniture, and there are two lecturns. As you face the altar from the narthex, which lectern would be on the right

Epistle

You are directing a service in a liturgical church. One of the family members has been asked to read from the writings of the Apostle Paul. Which lectern might they utilize

Epistle side

Term liturgical may also be described as

Eucharist centered

An Episcopal practice which blesses the sick and provides communion for those who are dying is called

Extreme unction

You are directing an Episcopal service. Which of the following might be a preference of the local Priest

Flowers may be limited to the narthex, and not permitted in the main portion of the building

You are directing an Episcopal service. Which of the following might be a preference of the local Priest?

Flowers may be limited to the narthex, and not permitted in the main portion of the building

You worked an Episcopal service yesterday. Today you are working a Lutheran service. What will be different

Flowers will be permitted in the main auditorium

You are working at the funeral home on Sunday morning. You get an initial call stating that the body of Pastor Hobart has been released (8:45 am). The officer tells you that Pastor Hobart died at the Baptist Church preparing for Sunday Services. What do you do?

Get information regarding NOK and other information needed to make the removal, and head to the church

In a liturgical congregation, the homily is given from which lectern

Gospel

You are processing down the aisle in a liturgical service. You are at the head end of the casket. Which lecturn is on your left

Gospel

Lectern is utilized for the reading of Matthew, Mark, Luke, John and the ministers message, what is it called

Gospel Side

Who is considered the founder of what is called the Anglican / Episcopal Church

Henry VIII

Nominal compensation or recognition for service performed

Honorarium/Honoraria/Honorariums

Worship style which has a prescribed form of worship that is universally consistent can be called

Liturgical

You are doing a service in a religious facility that has the cross as the focal point. What type of service might you expect

Liturgical

You are doing a service in a religious facility which utilizes a rubric for their ceremony. This rubric may be utilized by the congregation (by memory or physical copy) or minister. What type of service is this

Liturgical

Ecclesiastic Assembly made up of bishops or delegates to assist in church government. Synods may be

Local, regional, or national

What is considered to be the starting point of the Protestant Reformation

Luther's 95 Thesis, 1517

Mrs. Smitz has passed away at home. During the initial call her son mentions that she was a member of the Lutheran Church. Which of the following is required prior to the removal of remains

Make sure medical or local authorities have released the body

ou have just finished at the Lutheran Church. Which of the following is considered best practice -Make sure the staff has walked the service area, picking up flower petals, prinited material, and funeral home property -Get the deceased back in the coach and leave as quickly as possible -Remove the body from the facility, and avoid the family as much as possible -You have limited obligations, the church custodian is paid for visitation clean-up

Make sure the staff has walked the service area, picking up flower petals, printed material, and funeral home property

Who is considered to be the founder of the Lutheran denomination

Martin Luther

Which of the following is a true statement regarding the Episcopal Church

Most families will prefer to have the service at the local church, however, the funeral home chapel is permitted

You are making a removal from the home of Mr. Calvin. Mr. Calvin is a member of the Episcopal Church. What religious requirements must be observed

Mr. Calvin's removal will be as professional and dignified as any other removal

You will be working a service at the Episcopal Church on Monday. The aisle is not wide enough for the pallbearers to walk beside the casket. Place the following individuals in the proper order in the funeral procession. (For the present I am not adding funeral directors) 1. Family 2. Minister/Priest 3. Crucifer 4. Pallbearers 5. Acolytes 6. Casketed deceased

3, 5, 2, 4, 6, 1

You are working a service at the local Assembly of God. The family wishes to have a procession with the casket. Place the following participants in the correct order 1. Funeral Director with the family 2. Casketbearers 3. Family 4. Funeral Director leading the Pallbearers 5. Minister 6. Funeral Director at the foot end of the Casket 7. Casket

5, 4, 2, 6, 7, 1, 3

Which of the following items are found in liturgical architecture? 1. No center aisle 2. Pulpit centeral piece of furniture 3. Cross or Crucifix focal point 4. Transepts 5. Auditorium Seating 6. Center aisle

6, 4, 7 and 3

In a liturgical service, you are crossing from the narthex into the nave. What will be placed on the casket at this time

A pall

Which of the following terms refers to an alter attendant, usually in a liturgical church

Acolyte

You are working a church service at the Episcopal Church in your community. The altar servers may be male or female. What is their title

Acolyte

Mrs. Grant is a member of the local Church of Christ. Her son, who is a member of another denomination, has passed away. She want the service in her church. Which of the following is a true statement Church encourages only wood caskets be utilized for in-house services Church will require her son to be clothed in a shirt and tie Mrs. Grant is free to choose clothing and casket options Church requires a christian burial certificate to validate his conversion

Mrs. Grant is free to choose clothing and casket options.

Entry way into the church proper is called the

Narthex

The ____________ is the main body of the church where the seating is provided

Nave

Udell family has asked you to do a service at a church facility you have never visited. You and your apprentice get permission to visit the church to see the layout a day prior to the funeral. You notice the pulpit is the main piece of furniture in the sanctuary. What type of worship style will probably occur

Non-Liturgical

Worship style determined by the local congregation and their clergy defines a

Non-liturgical style

Symbolic cloth covering placed over the casket is called

Pall

Which of the following terms is restricted to the parish, or local congregation

Parochial

Saintly Ms. Jones passed away. She has been the "church lady" of the local Methodist Church for the past 40 years. In speaking to the next of kin, what might their view of embalming be

Perfectly Acceptable

Mr. Ruysch has died. The family brings their Episcopal Deacon to the arrangement conference for emotional support. What is best practice in discussing preparing Mr. Ruysch

Present all the preparation, service and disposition options

Mr. Jones has died. He is a member of First Episcopal Church in your city. What are the religious requirements for notifying the local Episcopal Priest

Priest should be notified during the arrangement conference to ensure scheduling the funeral.

Any Western Christian who is not an adherent to the Roman Catholic Church is considered a

Protestant

Any Western Church which broke away from Roman Catholicism during the Reformation is called

Protestant

Any Westery Christian who is not an adherent of the Roman Catholic Faith is labled a

Protestant

You have received an initial call from the hospice nurse, telling you that Mrs. Holmes has been released to your funeral home. The nurse mentions that Mrs. Holmes is a member of the local Assembly of God. What is your response?

Provide the nurse with the assurance that your staff will be there, giving the estimated time of arrival in minutes

When removing the remains of an Episcopal Christian, make sure

Removal is done with dignity and respect

A __________________ can be defined as stated directions for a particular service

Rubric

Which of the following was defined as stated directions regarding church practices and procedures as approved by the church

Rubrics

_____________ are stated directions regarding church practices and procedures

Rubrics

What is the correct name for the part of the church containing the altar

Sanctuary

You are a stand alone location, working with a separate cemetery. You inform them that your family is of the Episcopal faith. You want to make sure the cemetery provides which of the following

Sand for the minister and family to sprinkle on the casket

Another term for non-liturgical worship

Scripture Centered

Which of the following is a true statement about the service held at the local Baptist Church -Baptist rubric "Robert's Rules of Order" will be recited during the funeral ceremony, prior to communion -Pall will be placed on the casket after crossing the threshold from the narthex to the main auditorium -Service will not utilize rubrics, religious paraphernalia, or a pall -Minister will lead the procession, followed by the crucifer, funeral director, pallbearers, casket, and family

Service will not utilize rubrics, religious paraphernalia, or a pall

Which of the following is a false statement regarding the Episcopal funeral rite

The service will be open casket, with limited ceremonies, and one eulogy

Which of the following is considered best practice when discussing burial garments with a Lutheran family

Allow the famiy to choose any garments from your selection room, or clothing from home

Which of the following is considered best practice when working with a Lutheran family

Allow them to make the decision regarding embalming or refrigeration

Elevated place or structure on which sacrifices are offered or at which religious rites are performed

Altar

Main piece of furniture, located in the sanctuary, for a liturgical church is the

Altar

_______________ is a table from which Holy Communion is served and prayers are offered

Altar

Your community has experienced a tragedy. The ministers from various christian churches gather for a special service. What might this be called

An ecumenical service

Which of the following is an epithet applied to a council regarded as representing the whole of Christendom

Ecumenical

Which of the following protestant organizations practices an anointing of the sick called extreme unction

Episcopal

Which organization believes it is "the prerogative of God to judge and commend"

Episcopals

Which lecturn would be utilized by the laymen or staff or the reading of scripture and public prayers in a liturgical church

Epistle

Ecclesiastic Assembly made up of bishops or delegates to assist in church government

Synods

Which of the following ecclesiastical governance systems best represents the Lutheran model

Synods

Shrine in which the Blessed Sacrament are kept

Tabernacle

Mr. Zwingli is a member of the Lutheran Chruch in your community. Upon receiving a call from the hospital that he has died, what must you do

Take the initial call with in professional and dignified manner

Which of the following is a correct statement regarding Protestant Christianity -Term Protestant refers to a specific denomination separate from Roman Catholicism -Protestantism is an all inclusive term for Eastern Christianity -Term Protestant refers to many different denominations in Western Christianity -Protestant Christians are adherents of Roman Catholicism

Term Protestant refers to many different denominations in Western Christianity.

Which of the following is a true statement regarding the Episcopal Church

The Episcopal Church is classified as a protestant, liturgical church and retains Roman Catholic worship practices

Which can be said of the Episcopal Church in regard to preparation of remains

The church has no official stance on family preferences regarding body preparation

You get an initial call from Mrs. Steinmetz regarding the death of her husband. During this conversation she mentions that they will wish to have the service at the Episcopal Church on Monday. In planning for the arrangement conference, what might you consider

The family will make decisions regarding clothing and casket styles

Which of the following is a true statement regarding the Episcopal Church

There is no official stance on the dressing and casketing of laymen / laywomen in the church

Which of the following best describes the term episkopo

This is a Greek word meaning Bishop

In the liturgical church layout, this area could be used for intimate services

Transepts

Ritual garments worn by the clergy

Vestments

Ritual garments worn by the clergy are called

Vestments

You have been asked to accompany the body of Mrs. Miller to the Lutheran Church for the visitation service. You are going to meet the head of the bereavement committee prior to the visitation. What might you ask

What are the church preferences for seating the family, and displaying floral arrangements