Religions Glossary / Terminology Flashcards by Eef Doe

Eastern Orthodox
One who assists the priest

Cantor

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Subordinate officer in a Christian church

Deacon

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Liturgical celebration of the Eucharist in Eastern Orthodox churches

Divine Liturgy

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In Eastern Orthodox faith
A holy picture; usually mosaic or painted on wood

Icon

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Partition that extends across the front of an Eastern Orthodox church separating the sanctuary from the solea

Iconstasis (Iconstation)

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The watch or all-night vigil over the deceased in the Eastern Orthodox community

Parastas

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Doors in the center of the Iconstation leading directly to the alter: only ordained clergy go through these doors
(Eastern Orthodox)

Royal Doors

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In the Eastern Orthodox Church, the open area (sometimes raised) before the alter

Solea

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In the Eastern Orthodox Church, three short services or blessings that are part of the funeral rite

Trisagion

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Jewish
Hebrew meaning container
A casket made entirely of wood with no metal parts

Aron

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One who assists the Rabbi

Cantor

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Jewish
“Holy Society”
A group of men or women who care for the dead
May be referred to as the “washers”

Chevrah Kadisha

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In Jewish faith, a memorial service; literally ‘God full of compassion’;
Usually last prayer of the funeral service

El Malei Rachamin

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A eulogy or true evaluation of the deceased’s life that’s a part of a Jewish funeral service

Hesped

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In Jewish faith, a prayer recited for the deceased by direct mourners for first time at the conclusion of the interment service
It’s subsequently recited by children for parents at every service for 11 months and on yahrzeits

Kaddish

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Jewish
The grave; holy resting place

Kever

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Jewish
The burial; shoveling earth onto the casket

Kevurrah

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Jewish
A tear in the upper corner of the garment; a symbol of grief

Kriah

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In the Jewish faith, the funeral procession

Levaya

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Jewish
A candelabrum with a central stem bearing seven candles; the oldest symbol in Judaism

Menorah

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Jewish
Hexagram formed by the combination of 2 triangles
May be called the Jewish star
Star of David
It symbolizes a new hope for the Jewish people

Mogen David

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Jewish
A teacher or ordained leader

Rabbi

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Jewish
Begins at sundown Friday and ends at sundown Saturday

Shabbat

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In Jewish faith, 7 day mourning period

Shivah

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Jewish 30 day mourning period

Sholoshim

Jewish A watcher; one who sits with the deceased reading Psalms until burial

Shomer

Jewish Hand sewn white linen shroud in which the deceased members are dressed

Tachrichim

Jewish Ceremonial washing the deceased before the burial Ritual purification or cleansing of the deceased which should be performed by the Chevrah Kadisha

Taharah

A prayer shawl worn by Jewish males during the morning prayer service

Tallith

Jewish Prayers said before the funeral by a group of friends and the shomer

Tehillim

Jewish The anniversary of the death

Yahrzeit

Jewish Kippah; Yamaka The skull cap worn by males at temple and funeral services

Yarmulke

Jewish A memorial service recited 4 times a year

Yizkor

Islamic God

Allah

Islamic Leader of local congregation

Imam

Religion of Muslims that began at the time of Mohammed Muslims believe that it stands for purity, peace, submission to Allah's will, and obedience to his laws

Islam

Islamic Funeral or funeral prayer

Jinazah

Islamic Holy book

Qu'ran Koran

Prophet of the Islamic religion born in 571CE; considered by Muslims to be Allah's messenger but he's not worshipped or considered divine

Mohammed

Masjid Local Islamic religious facility containing no icons, statues, symbols, pews, chairs, or musical instruments Worship place

Mosque

Name given to a member of the Islamic faith

Muslim

Burial garments utilized by Muslims in Islamic faith

Kafan

Practical and ceremonial washing of a deceased Muslim in Islamic faith

Al-Guhsl

Islamic Direction of Mecca

Quibla

The officiant who celebrates the Mass in the Roman Catholic Church

Celebrant

A letter or form from a priest stating the eligibility of the deceased for the burial in a Roman Catholic Cemetery

Christian Burial Certificate

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

Crucifer

Catholic A cross with a figure or image representing the body of Christ (corpus)

Crucifix

Roman Catholic A geographical grouping of parishes under the jurisdiction of a bishop

Diocese

Roman Catholic The consecrated elements of Holy Communion

Eucharist

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

Final Commendation

Roman Catholic The act of bending the knee as an indication of reverence or as an act of humility

Genuflect

Roman Catholic A symbolic cloth placed over the casket

Pall

A card with the name of the decedent and a prayer or verse, which may or may not include the dates of birth and death, in Roman Catholic faith

Prayer Cards

Catholic A small bench placed in front of the casket or urn to allow a person to kneel for prayer

Prie Dieu

A chain of adjoining beads and a crucifix used as an aid in the recitation of prayers Roman Catholic

Rosary Beads

A series of prayers in the Roman Catholic faith

Rosary Prayers

Roman Catholic A service at which rosary prayers are recited

Rosary Service

Part of the church surrounding the alter, inside the chancel

Sanctuary

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

Scapular

Vigil a prayer or scripture service usually held at the funeral establishment the evening before the funeral

Wake Service

Water blessed by a priest

Holy Water

In the Roman Catholic faith, set of 2 candles that may be placed, one at the head and one at the foot of the casket, during the visitation period

Vigil Lights

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

Paschal Candle

Of the written request for a Mass for a specific intention

Mass Cards

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

Sacrament of Sick

Name of the funeral service in the Roman Catholic Church

Funeral Mass

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

Sign of the Cross

Layperson sanctioned to administer Holy Communion and other assigned tasks

Eucharist Minister

An honorary title conferred upon a Roman Catholic priest

Monsignor

The head of a diocese (Roman Catholic)

Bishop

In the Roman Catholic faith, the head of an archdiocese

Archbishop

In the Roman Catholic faith, Bishops who have the right to participate in a papal election

Cardinal

The head of the Roman Catholic Church and the Bishop of Rome

Pope

INRI

Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews

IHS

Jesus, savior of humankind

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

Sister

In the Roman Catholic faith, a man who is a member of a religious order without being ordained

Brother

A prescribed order or form of worship specific to a particular denomination, which will have the Eucharist or Holy Communion as its central element

Liturgical Worship

A form or order of worship which has the scriptures as its central element; the actual form or order of the worship service is left to the discretion of each individual church and/or minister

Non-Liturgical

Compensation or recognition for services performed

Honorarium

Ritual garments worn by the clergy Protestant

Vestments

An alter attendant

Acolyte

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

Chancel

A Christian symbol without the corpus

Cross

The entry way into a church, funeral establishment, or other public building; Entrance hall

Narthex Vestibule Lobby Foyer

The seating or auditorium section of a church

Nave

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

Rubrics

Wings of the main part of the church which may serve as small chapels for baptism, weddings, and even small funeral services

Transepts

Someone who will not be able to carry the casket but is still recognized in some way; walk alongside active pallbearers

Honorary Pallbearer

The title of the Buddhist priest

Bonze

A term used in the Buddhist faith to describe a calendar that is used to determine an accurate time for casketing the deceased, services, and disposition

Book of Dates

First 2 and last 2 verses of a Buddhist hymn sung at the funeral service

Gatha

Traditionally, in the Buddhist faith, a bedside prayer which may be performed by the bonze before funeral arrangements are made

Makuro-Gyo

The Buddhist idea of heavenly peace or Pure Land

Nirvhana

The Buddhist place of worship

Pagoda

In Buddhist faith, a service performed as part of casketing the body

Encasketing Service

A brief expression of gratitude to the congregation for their presence at the Buddhist service

Words of Appreciation

Table or altar placed at a right angle to the deceased alter; Contains an image of Buddha, incense, candles, flowers, and fruits

Buddha Alter

Religions Glossary / Terminology Flashcards

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