The Restoration Funeral Rite: Non-Liturgical

The Church of Christ-Scientists, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS- Mormon), and Jehovah's Witnesses

Bishop

leader of the Ward, functions like a pastor in all specs of the ward and meeting house (chapel) for the Mormon Faith

Ward

geographical community of believers; may have familial, linguistic, or cultural characteristics

Temple Ordinance

religious instruction, known as the endowment, given only in the Temple to those worthy members of the faith

Temple Garments

special undergarments worm by members of the Mormon church who have received the endowment in the Temple; function as a personal reminder of their devotion

Temple Clothing

clothing worn by the endowed members of the Mormon Church at the Temple and for burial

Prelude

music played before the service

Postlude

music played after the dismissal of the service

Elder

individual who acts as the officiant for the Jehovah’s Witness worship facility

Endowed

members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints who have completed the Temple Ordinance

Kingdom Hall

proper name for the Jehovah’s Witness worship facility

Mary Baker Eddy

founder, teacher, and writer of the Church of Christ, Scientist

Mother Church

oldest original church from which other like-minded congregations have sprung

Reader/Practitioner

individual permitted to lead the lecture and scripture reading in the Church of Christ, Scientists

Science and Health With a Key to the Scriptures

published writing of Rev. Mary Baker Eddy; contains the full statement of Christian Science beliefs

The Book of Mormon

religious document translated by Joseph Smith; contains additional information regarding the person and works of Jesus Christ; used alongside the Holy Bible in the Mormon Church