FSE 101-Funeral Directing Set 4

chapel

A building or designated area of a building in which services are conducted.

crypt

A chamber in a mausoleum, of sufficient size, generally used to contain the casketed remains of a deceased person.

rite

A form of liturgy regulated by tradition and law.

cassock (alb)

A garment reaching the ankles, black worn by secular priests (white in the tropics), purple worn by bishops, red worn by cardinals and white worn by the Pope.

Archdiocese

A geographical grouping of one or more diocese under the jurisdiction of an archbishop.

Incense

A mixture of various resins burned to produce a pleasant odor; used in Church rituals.

Mother Superior

A position held by a woman in charge of a convent of women.

Liturgical Worship (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 element.

cross

A religious emblem consisting of two plain bars which intersect at right angles to each other.

Cantor

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

Sacristy

A room adjacent to the chancel in which the liturgical vessels, utensils and vestments are kept, and where the clergy vest.

Veil Chalice

A square cloth, usually of the same material as the chasuble, used to cover the chalice at Mass.

sign of the cross

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

Chalice

A vessel into which wine is consecrated at mass. Composed of the cuppa (cup), nodus (stem), and the base (foot).

INRI

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

Thurifer

An altar attendant who carries the thurible

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 or Holy Communion is offered.

monsignor

An honorary title conferred upon a Priest.

bow

An inclination of the body made while standing during Liturgical prayer.

Entrance Rite

Approach of the celebrant and his assistants to public worship.

Rosary Beads

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

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.

holy water

Consecrated (blessed) water, water blessed by a priest

concelebration

Corporate celebration of the same Mass by several priests.

false

Cremated remains are not allowed in the church for a funeral mass

vigil for 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.

related rites

Generally celebrated by the family of the deceased together with a Roman Catholic minister. These rites would rarely be publicized in a death notice and 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.

wake

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

Chrism

Holy oil

Rubrics

In Liturgical churches, stated directions in a prayer book or liturgical manual regarding the order of service as approved by the denomination.

paschal candle

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

Cardinal

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

Diocese

In the Roman Catholic faith, a geographical grouping of parishes under the jurisdiction of a Bishop.

Brother

In the Roman Catholic faith, a man who is a member of a religious order without being ordained or while preparing for ordination.

deacon

In the Roman Catholic faith, a member of the clerical order (clergy) just below a Priest.

Scapular

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

Sacred Heart

In the Roman Catholic faith, a religious picture of Jesus Christ showing his radiant heart.

sacrament of the sick

In the Roman Catholic faith, a sacrament given to those seriously ill or in danger of death to prepare their souls for eternity.

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.

true

In the Roman Catholic faith, cremated remains should be buried and not scattered or stored.

Final Commendation

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

Archbishop

In the Roman Catholic faith, the head of an archdiocese

gospel side

Left side of the church as the congregation faces the altar; place for the reading of the Gospels and delivery of the homily by the minister

vigil candles, prie dieu, crucifix, mass card stand

List four required pieces of equipment or furniture for the Roman Catholic setup for wakes.

Kiss of Peace

Mutual embrace

priest

One ordained to carry out the works of the Church, subordinate to the bishop. Addressed as "Father"; a title conferred by ordination.

Casketbearer (Pallbearer)

One who actively bears or carries the casket during the funeral service and at the committal service.

crucifer(crossbearer)

One who carries the crucifix in religious processions

officiant

One who conducts a religious service or ceremony.

alleluia

Praise ye God

thurible

Receptacle in which incense is burned

communion

Reception of the Eucharist (body and blood of Christ).

Vestments

Ritual garments worn by the clergy.

absolution

Sacramental remission of sin

Apse

Semicircle end of presbytery

amen

So be it, let it happen

Committal Service

That portion of the funeral which is conducted at the place of disposition of dead human bodies.

Epistle side

That side of the chancel containing the lecturn, from which the Old Testament and Epistle lessons are read.

host

The consecrated bread of the eucharist

eucharist

The consecrated elements of Holy Communion.

IHS

The first three letters in the Greek word for Jesus.

Recession/Recessional

The movement, in an orderly fashion, at the end of a service.

Celebrant

The officiant who celebrates the Mass in the Roman Catholic Church.

false

The pall should be placed on top of the U.S. flag to enter the narthex.

chancel

The portion of the church surrounding the altar, usually enclosing the clergy; area behind the altar or communion rail.

false

The priest follows behind the crucifer and in front of acolytes in the funeral recessional.

nave

The seating section of the main body of the church; (one of the two main bodies of the church, the other being the chancel).

tabernacle

The shrine in which the Blessed Sacrament (elements of the Eucharist) are kept.

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.

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.

alb (Tunica Alba)

White undergarment of linen, reaching to the feet.

false

With your back to the narthex facing the altar, the gospel lectern is on the right

crucifix

a cross with a figure or image representing the body of Christ on it

mass card(spiritual bouquet)

a document indicting the offering of a mass for a specific intention

Prie Dieu

a kneeling rail

Christian Burial Certificate (Christian Burial Permit, Priest Lines)

a letter or form from a priest stating the eligibility of the deceased for burial in a roman catholic cemetery

pall

a symbolic cloth covering placed over the casket

Acolyte

an altar attendant

obsequies

funeral rights or burial ceremonies

Vigil Lights

in the Roman Catholic faith, a set of two candles that may be placed one at the head and one at the foot of the casket during the visitation period.

Eucharist Minister

layperson sanctioned to administer holy communion and other assigned tasks

Bishop

leader of multiple churches in a particular denomination; in the Roman Catholic faith, the head of a diocese; in the LDS (Mormon) church, Bishop of the ward is leader of a single church

acclamation

peoples response, in liturgical worship

ecclesiastic

pertaining to the church or clergy

Rosary Prayers

prayer recited in order at a Rosary or Vigil Service

Christian Wake

prayer service

homily

preaching the word of God by the clergy

true

roman Catholics allow cremation if church doctrine is followed

genuflect

the act of bending the knee as an indication of reverence or as an act of humility

pope

the bishop of Rome, head of the Roman Catholic Church

Mass

the liturgical celebration of the eucharist in the roman catholic church.

procession/processional

the movement, in an orderly fashion, at the beginning of a service

Funeral Liturgy (Funeral Mass)

the name of the funeral service in the Roman Catholic Church

sanctuary

the part of the church about the altar, inside the chancel; (this term may also be used to describe the area of the church where people sit for the services).

narthex

the vestibule or entrance porch of a church