Funeral Directing Test 3

Rubric (Episcopal Faith)

"Book of Common Prayers"

Deacon

A subordinate officer in a Christian church

Where is the eulogy usually said?

After the musical selection Before the sermon

When is the communion taken?

After the prayer before the benidiction

Ceremony of the Last Kissing

An Icon is placed at the foot end of the casket for those seated to the right side of the church may pass by the casket, stopping to kiss the Icon. Then the Icon is moved to the head of the casket for those who are on the left side of the church may do the same before passing by the casket. Orthodox Faith

Orthodoxy

Has the double meaning of "Right Belief and Right Worship"

Who established the Episcopal Church?

Henry the Vlll as the church of England

Iconostasis

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

Divine Liturgy

LITURGICAL CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST IN EASTERN ORTHODOX CHURCHES.

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Last Rite are NOT practiced in the Orthodox Community

Who is credited with founding of the Lutheran Church?

Martin Luther in 1517

Where may the visitation take place?

May take place in the sanctuary rather than the Narthex.

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No Religious Paraphernalia is required (Non-Liturgical Church)

Some Characteristics of the Non-Liturgical Church

No Use of Rubrics No set patterns of worship

Entrance Rite

Priest Blesses the Casket with Holy Water (Accompanied by the Cantor) The casket is led feet first down the aisle and placed in the Solea with the foot end of the casket nearest the alter Orhtodox Faith

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Services are permitted any day except for Saturdays and certain Holidays. Orthodox Fiath

Rubric

Stated directions regarding church practices and procedures as approved by the church.

How is Lutheran Church Governed?

Synods

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The casket is left open during the funeral service. Orthodox Faith

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They retain all the ancient sacrements, creeds and orders of the Catholic Church while rejecting the idea that the Bishop of Rome has the authority over the Church.

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Viewing may be held in the Narthex in the Lutheran Church

Non-Liturgical Worship

a form or order of worship having the scriptures as the central element with the actual order of worship determined by the local congregation and clergy

Cantor

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

Icon

a type of religious image typically painted on a small wooden panel and considered sacred by Eastern orthodox Christians

Protestant

any Western Christian who is not an adherent of a Catholic, Anglican, or Eastern Church.

Objectionable

cremation is considered objectionable in the orthodox Church. Burial or entombment are encouraged.

What does episkopos mean?

greek word for "Bishop"

Solea

in the Eastern Orthodox church, the open area (sometimes raised) before the altar.

Trisagion

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

Gospel Side

left side as the congregation faces the altar (minister preaches)

Epistle Side

right side as the congregation faces the altar (readings and prayers)

Liturgical Worship

the prescribed order or form of worship used by some churches, with the Eucharist or Holy Communion as the central element

Arcitecture Building Liturgical Church

Built in the shape of a cross Crucifix/Cross at the center of the church eitther on the altar, above or behind Center isle leading to the Communion Rail. Gospel side Epistle side

What and who may be utilized in a Liturgical Church?

Candles Incense Crucifer Pall Use of Acolytes

What is the Mother Church of the Epicopal Church?

Church of England

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Cremation is Discouraged in the Lutheran church

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.

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Embalming is permitted in the Orthodox Faith

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Flowers are permitted in the Lutheran Church

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Flowers are permitted in the orthodox faith

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Flowers are usually prohibited in the Episcopal tradition.

Parastas

GREAT PANACHIDA. Vigil service associated with eastern Orthodox funerals.