Religion Quiz

Liturgical would most likely be synonymous with the word _________

Strict

The head of an archdiocese is

Arch Bishop

This is consecrated elements of holy communion

Eucharist

This is a symbolic cloth covering placed over the casket

Pall

A kneeling rail or bench

Prie Dieu

The ceremony held at the catholic church is usually called

Mass

The leader of the catholic faith is

Pope

The act of bending the right knee to show humility

Genuflect

The title given to those that have become a prince of the catholic church

Cardinal

This is a jewish casket made entirely of wood and contains no metal parts

Aron

These are the body washers in the Jewish faith

Chevrah Kadisha

This is a religious singer who assists the Rabbi

Cantor

Orthodox jews usually do not allow

Embalming

In the greek orthodox this is the holy picture

Icon

In the mormon faith the deceased who has been through the temple is mostly dressed in

White

The complete military funeral detail consists of how many members

21

In most churches you lead the casket in _______ first

Feet

The first fold of the flag is the most important why

It assures you will end up with blue and white only

In the jewish faith ______ is a funeral procession

Levaya

In the jewish faith this is the eulogy

Hesped

In the jewish faith this is the minister or leader

Rabbi

In the catholic faith what would a crucifier be used for

Carrying the crucifix

This is a catholic piece of cloth having religious significance usually worn around the neck

Scapular

This is a set of beads to aid in prayer reciptation

Rosary

This is a catholic geographical grouping

Diocese

Mormons have their funeral service here

In the funeral hopme

A liturgical protestant church usually looks (architecturally) like

A cross

In the orthodox jewish faith this is the 7 day mourning period

Shivah

The menorah would most likely be associated with what religion

Orthodox jewish

The three short services or blessings associated with the greek orthodox service is

Trisagion

Who was the founder of the mormon religion

Joseph Smith

When a mormon dies who do you contact for the service

Bishop

Deceased priests have their casket facing

Head

The islamic leader of a congregation is a

Imam

The place of worship for the islamic faith

Mosque

The buddhist place of worship would be

Pagoda

What are the first three letters in the greek word for jesus

IHS

What is the funeral or funeral prayer called in the Islam faith

Jinazah

What is the female organization associated with the oddfellows

Rebekah

What is the unsolicited compensation given to a clergy person for their service

Honorarium

Where do you procure an American Flag to present to a decedents family

Post office

Jewish term for the grave

Kever

A prayer shawl worn by men during the morning prayer service in the Jewish faith

Tallith

Who is the contact person for the knights of columbus

Grand knight

The orthodox jewish gravesite would include

Wooden planks and cloth straps

In the church of Latter-day Saints, this is a group of members sharing cultural characteristics

Ward

A philanthropic and education women's group and official auxiliary of the church of Latter-day Saints

Relief society

In the jewish faith the skull cap worn by men at the temple and funeral services

Yamaka, Yarmulke, Kippah

In the Jewish faith, the prayers said before the funeral by a group of friends and the shomer

Tehillim

In the Jewish faith, the ceremonial washing of the deceased before burial

Taharah

In the Jewish faith the hand-woven white linen in which the deceased members are dressed

Tachrichim

What is the Jehovah witness place of worship

Kingdom hall

Which fraternal organization will utilize a sheepskin apron and a piece of evergreen during their funeral service

Masonic Lodge

The right side of the traditional liturgical church (as the congregation faces the church) where prayers are read

Epistle side

An alter attendant in a protestsant church

Acolyte

What is a bronze

Buddhist priest

Which religion follows a liturgical form of worship

Lutheran

A form of worship having scripture as a central element but no prescribed order of service

Non-liturgical

These are the wings of the main part of the protestant church which may serve as a chapel

Transepts

What is the female organization associated with a Masonic Lodge?

Order of the eastern star

Who leads the processional in a Buddhist funeral?

Bronze

If you are facing the altar in a liturgical church what is the area to the left called

Gospel

In a Catholic church how are the deceased priests placed

With their head towards the altar

In a catholic funeral how are deceased nuns placed

With their feet toward the alter

In a Catholic funeral how are deceased laypersons placed

With their feet toward the altar

In a Catholic funeral if the aisle is too narrow where should the pallbearers go

May move behind the casket in front of the family

What is the holy book of the Islam faith

Koran/Quran

In the Jewish faith what is the 30-day mourning period

Sholoshim

What are the first two and last two verses of a Buddhist hymn that is sung at the funeral service

Gatha

The Buddhist idea of a heavenly place or pure land is called

Nirvhana

What is the entry way to the liturgical church called

Narthex

What are the ritual garments worn by the clergy in the Catholic faith

Vestments

In the protestant church the portion of the church surrounding the altar usually enclosing the clergy

Chancel

What is the proper title for an officiant of the Christian Science faith?

Reader

At the conclusion of the Greek Orthodox funeral service the congregation will pass by the casket and

Stop to kiss the icon

At a military funeral where is the chaplain positioned

At the head of the casket

Where would a church of Christ's Scientists funeral be held

Funeral home

What is a culturally entrenched pattern of behavior made up of sacred beliefs

Religion

What is the liturgical celebration of the eucharist in the roman catholic church

Mass

A person that reads (celebrates) the mass in the roman catholic church

Celebrant

The one year anniversary of death in the Jewish faith

Yahrzeit

4 times a year in the Jewish faith

Yizkor

What is the vigil service associated with eastern orthodox funerals called

Parastas

Knights of Columbus

Catholic fraternity

Masons

Secular moral and philosophical society

Whos in charge of the masons

Master of the lodge

Fraternal order of eagles boss

Worthy chaplain/president

Fraternal order of the eagles

Arts

Rebekahs boss

Noble grand