week 3

Question 1

head of the archdiocese

Answer 1

archbishop

Question 2

head of a territorial unit of the church

Answer 2

bishop

Question 3

precentor; leads congregational responsorial hymns and psalms

Answer 3

cantor

Question 4

dignity conferred upon bishops or priests making them princes of the Roman Catholic church

Answer 4

cardinal

Question 5

officiant who celebrates the mass in the Roman Catholic church

Answer 5

celebrant

Question 6

vessel in which wine is consecrated at mass; composed of the cuppa (cup), nodus (stem), and the base (foot)

Answer 6

chalice, calix

Question 7

reception of the eucharist (body and blood of christ)

Answer 7

communion

Question 8

known as the “body of christ”

Answer 8

corpus christi

Question 9

cross with a figure or image representing the body of christ (Corpus Christi) on it

Answer 9

crucifix

Question 10

geographical grouping of parishes under the jurisdiction of a bishop

Answer 10

diocese

Question 11

body and blood of christ (consecrated elements of holy communion)

Answer 11

eucharist

Question 12

name of the funeral service in the Roman Catholic; formerly called the mass of christian burial

Answer 12

funeral liturgy (funeral mass)

Question 13

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

Answer 13

genuflect

Question 14

consecrated (blessed) water

Answer 14

holy water

Question 15

first three letter s in the greek word for jesus

Answer 15

IHS

Question 16

abbreviation for the latin term meaning “Jesus of nazareth, king of jews”

Answer 16

INRI

Question 17

document indicating the offering of a mass for a specific intention

Answer 17

mass cards

Question 18

symbolic cloth covering placed over the casket in the vestibule of the church, signifying that in the eyes of god all people are create equal

Answer 18

pall

Question 19

in the Roman Catholic faith, a candle placed near the casket during the funeral mass that signifies the everlasting light of christ

Answer 19

paschal candle

Question 20

head of the Roman Catholic Church and bishop of rome

Answer 20

pope

Question 21

one ordained to carry out the works of the church, subordinate to the bishop; addressed as “father”

Answer 21

priest

Question 22

kneeling rail for prayer

Answer 22

prie dieu (kneeling rail)

Question 23

beads and crucifix used as an aid in the recitation of prayers

Answer 23

rosary bead

Question 24

series of prayers consisting of the lords prayer, Ava Maria, and glory be to the father

Answer 24

rosary prayers

Question 25

part of the final preparations for those who are seriously ill or in danger of losing their lives; usually done via anointing the individual with oil

Answer 25

sacrament of the sick

Question 26

piece of cloth or a medal with religious significance, usually worn around the neck

Answer 26

scapular

Question 27

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

Answer 27

sacristy

Question 28

sign made with the right hand touching the forehead, breast, left shoulder and right shoulder, successively

Answer 28

sign of the cross

Question 29

in the Roman Catholic faith, a set of two candles, one placed at the head of the casket and one placed at the foot of the casket during the visitation period in the home or funeral home

Answer 29

vigil lights

Question 30

historically, a watch kept over the deceased; an all night vigil

Answer 30

wake

Question 31

what is the foundation of the Roman Catholic Church based off of

Answer 31

the concept that Jesus Christ brought salvation to the world

Question 32

order of church office (4)

Answer 32

1. pope; head of the Roman Catholic Church and bishop of Rome; leader of roman catholic church 2. cardinal; dignity conferred upon bishops or priests making them princes of the church; assists, elects the pope and possible head of the archdioceses 3. bishop; head of a territorial unit of the church; head of a local dioceses 4. parish, priest; one ordained to carry out the works of the church; subordinate to the bishop; addressed as father; local parish

Question 33

Where is the appropriate place to conduct a funeral service ?

Answer 33

in the local parish where an individual has received the sacraments during their lifetime

Question 34

What is the process of the notification of the clergy

Answer 34

- usually a sacrament of the sick is already performed, so no process is necessary - during arrangement with funeral director, time and date are selected and approved with the church

Question 35

what are the restrictions imposed by the faith which would prohibit the removal of the remains at the time of death, and preparation of the remains. Catholic church

Answer 35

no restrictions on either removals or preparation

Question 36

what are the 3 main elements for the Roman Catholic Church visitation

Answer 36

1. a free standing crucifix should be centered behind the casket. 2. the price die will be placed immediately in front of the casket, just to the right 3. vigil lights will be placed at the head and foot of the casket

Question 37

when does the funeral mass begin at the Catholic Church and what is the procession order?

Answer 37

the funeral mass beings when the casket is ready for transition from the narthex into the nave of the church. the casket bearers and family members accompanying the casket into the narthex to await the celebrant and the acrolytes. then the procession meets the body, led by the crucifix, acolytes carrying holy water and incense and celebrant is last in procession. Celebrant blesses the casket with holy water than the pall is placed on the casket.

Question 38

which way are the deceased facing when at the nave? What happens after the casket is placed at the nave?

Answer 38

- deceased and nuns lay with their feet toward the altar - deceased priests are placed with their head toward the altar. -The funeral professionals pay respect by bowing or genuflecting toward the altar; symbol of respect and reverence, and will then proceed to exit via the side aisles.

Question 39

Process of celebrant during mass and after

Answer 39

1. celebrant will conduct several bible readings, consisting of psalms and the gospel. 2. homily by the celebrant 3. eulogy 4. celebrant will partake in and offer communion 5. following sacrament, funeral professionals return to casket and form the sign of the cross (feet go to the left, while head goes right making casket parallel to the chancel, then bringing feet back down to center and proceed to narthex) 6. once at narthex, pall is removed and casket spray or flag is put back in place.

Question 40

what does the committal service for Catholic Church consist of?

Answer 40

1. priest leads casket to gravesite 2. commital service consists of a psalm, scripture reading, invocations and prayer reflecting of the deceased with christ forever. more emphasis on tru joy that death brings to deceased and also stresses that for survivors this loss is only for a short period of time with the promise of a heavenly reunion later

Question 41

When did the Roman Catholic Church issue an instruction on cremation which allows some latitude under certain conditions for those Roman Catholics who request their bodies be cremated

Answer 41

1963

Question 42

Catholic Churches no longer prohibits cremation as long as

Answer 42

cremation is not chosen out of any anti-christian motive or antagonism

Question 43

What should be done with cremated remains after mass?

Answer 43

immediately buried or inured -scattering or possession of cremated remains at the home is strongly discouraged

Question 44

order of christian funerals (3)

Answer 44

1. wake service (with body present) 2. funeral mass (body present) 3. final commendation to take place at: - cemetery for earth burial - mausoleum for entombment - cemetery for cremation - church for cremation - crematory chapel for cremation