Funeral Directing II Lesson 2.1 Terms and Study Guide

Divine

A cleric or theologin, or can be referenced to God.

In the Roman Catholic Faith the head of the archdiocese

Archbishop

The term used to describe the consecrated elements of Holy Communion

Eucharist.

Another name for Libera

Final commendation

The act of bending the right knee as an indication of reverence.

Genuflect

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 and who have a right to participate in a papal election.

Scapular

In the roman catholic faith a piece of cloth or metal having religious significance usually worn around the neck.

Bishop

Leader of multiple churches in a particular denomination; in the roman catholic faith, the head of the diocese; in the LSD faith Bishop of a ward is a leader of a single congregation.

An honorary title conferred upon a Priest

Monsignor

Crucifier (Crossbearer)

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

The formal name of the kneeling rail

Prie Dieu

IHS

The first three letters of in the Greek word for Jesus.

Mass

The liturgical celebration of the Eucharist of the Roman Catholic Church

Vestments

The term used to described the ritual garments worn by clergy.

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

Trisagion

Parasta (Great Panachida)

Vigil service associated with the Eastern Orthodox funerals.

Crucifix

A cross with a figure or image representing the body of christ 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 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 on Holy communion as its central element.

Cantor

A religious singer who assists the clergy, the rabbi, and the priest.

Pall

A symbolic cloth covering placed over a casket.

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

INRI

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

Acolye

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 communion is offered.

Cross

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

Monsignor

An honorary title conferred upon a priest.

A geographic grouping of dioceses in the Roman Catholic Faith

Archdiocese

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.

Icon

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

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.

At the beginning of a Greek Orthodox funeral mass where is the casket placed?

In the solea.

The title conferred by ordination of the leader teacher in the local Roman Catholic Church

Priest

In the Roman Catholic Faith a religious picture, usually of Jesus Christ.

Sacred heart.

Eucharist

The concentrated elements of the Holy Communion.

What is the prie dieu centered on during a Roman Catholic visitation?

The crucifix.

Funeral Mass (Mass of Christian Burial)

The name of the funeral service in the roman catholic church.

Where does the Roman Catholic priest usually meet the casket to begin the funeral mass?

The narthex.

Vigil lamps

The set of two candles used in the roman catholic faith, one placed at the head of the casket and one at the foot of the casket during the visitation period in the home or funeral home.

Holy Water

Water blessed by a priest.

In the Roman Catholic Faith the head of a diocese

Bishop

In the roman catholic faith a dignity conferred upon bishops making them princes of the church

Cardinal

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

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.