exam 1 - religions

exam is 10/6, study hard and the world is yours.

what is roman Catholicism?

faith, practice, and church order of Roman Catholic Church

what is the hierarchy of the catholic church?

• pope

• cardinal

• archbishop

• bishop

• monsignor

• priest

• deacon

• eucharistic minister

is cremation okay in the catholic church?

controversial, but usually permitted

how long does a funeral memorial mass take?

almost exactly 1 hour (scripture readings, placing of pall, gift bearers)

who decides the scripture reading selection and with the help of who?

the family with the help of the church

what are some details of a catholic visitation?

wake or vigil held, can be at church or funeral home, can be prayer services, scripture services, rosary services

where is the small crucifix placed in a catholic casket?

pinned to the header, can be provided by funeral home and is taken out before burial/final disposition and given to family unless asked otherwise

what is the catholic order of procession?

• crucifix/cross bearer

• altar attendants

• clergy

• casket bearers (followed by casket, then funeral director helping hold)

• family

• everyone else

before leaving for the cemetery, make sure that the catholic clergy has…

holy water, sand, crucifix

what is a prominent color in Hindu funeral rites?

orange

what is samsara?

cycle of birth, life, death, rebirth in Hindu religion

what is karma?

action, work, deed

what is an important part of Hindu funeral rites?

witnessing cremation (so have a witnessing cremation form)

what happens at the time of death for a Hindu individual?

body remains in home for relatives and friends to visit, Hindu chants and mantras said by priest

what is the dress code for a Hindu funeral?

do not wear black, wearing white, cover arms and knees, unflashy, open toe shoes, simple jewelry - as directors, can just cut down on the black and go with gray or blue 

what is the prep of a body like for a Hindu funeral service?

no embalming typically, body dressed in warm colors, mantra/chant machine often left with body so chants can continue, open casket funeral before cremation

how long after Hindu death does a cremation take place?

1-2 days after death

what is mukhagni?

cremation ceremony in Hindu religion

what is a mukhagni like?

rituals and chants by members of religion especially priest and eldest son, nonhindus expected to sit quietly, last food offered to body, eldest son starts the retort

what is shradda?

Hindu ceremony ten days after death

what is preta karma?

Hindu chant to help soul transition performed at shradda

what is the ultimate goal of final disposition for those who are Hindu?

ultimately wanting ashes to spread in Ganges River in India

what are protestants?

sect of Christianity broke away from catholic church during reformation, many denominations, around 40% of US population, can be liturgical (more rigid) and nonliturgical (less strict)

what is a bishop in Protestantism?

leader of multiple churches in one denomination

what is a reverend in Protestantism?

member of clergy?

what are vestments?

ritual garments worn by clergy

Liturgical Protestantism consists of…

structured worship format, religious paraphernalia utilized, pall used, examples include episcopal and Lutheran, buildings designed in a shape of a cross

what is a narthex (protestant)?

entrance

what is a nave (protestant)?

where you sit/pews

what is a transept (protestant)?

horizontal part of cross, part that goes across church

what is a sanctuary (protestant)?

where the altar sits

what is a chancel (protestant)?

location of gospel, epistle, and sanctuary

the gospel is on the LEFT, so the epistle is on the…

RIGHT

Nonliturgical Protestantism includes…

most protestant churches, no prescribed order for worship, not cross shaped, includes Methodist, assembly of God, and in some cases Mennonite and Amish

what are some elements of many black churches?

southern baptism, crowning ceremony, strong Sunday clothing moment, many eulogies, obituary printed as keepsake

what are the differences between liturgical and nonliturgical committal services in Protestantism?

in nonliturgical services disposition depends on clergy and family, liturgical has scripture readings, prayers, and the sign of the cross

what is the cardinal?

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

what is the celebrant?

one who celebrates or reads the mass

what is the chancel/sanctuary?

part of church around the altar

what is the diocese?

geographical grouping of parishes under jurisdiction of a bishop

what is the Eucharist?

consecrated elements of holy communion

what is the sacred heart?

a religious picture of Jesus Christ

what is the scapular?

piece of cloth having religious significance usually worn around the neck

what does IHS mean?

first three letters of the Greek word for Jesus

what does INRI mean?

abbreviated Latin term meaning ‘Jesus of Nazareth, King of Jews’

what is the paschal candle?

candle placed between casket and the altar during the funeral mass

what is the prie dieu?

kneeling bench or rail

what is the rosary service?

prayer service held the evening before funeral mass, usually at funeral home

if a catholic dies, and they were a veteran - what takes precedent on the casket - the pall, or the US flag?

The pall

is embalming or cremation allowed for conservative jews?

No

what is the Aron?

Jewish casket made entirely of wood with no metal parts

what is the Chevra Kadisha?

Jewish group of men or women from synagogue who care for the dead

what is the hesped (Jewish)?

eulogy

what is the kever (Jewish)?

grave

what is the levaya (Jewish)?

funeral cortege

what is the Shivah?

Jewish seven day mourning period beginning on day of burial

what is the sholoshim?

Jewish 30 day mourning period

what is the tachrichim?

Jewish white linen shroud in which deceased is dressed

what is the tallith?

Jewish tasseled shawl worn by the men during prayer service

what is the taharah?

Jewish ceremony of washing the deceased before burial, rite performed by Chevra Kadisha

what is the Tehillim?

Jewish prayers said before funeral by a group of friends

what is the yahrzeit?

Jewish anniversary of death, candle lit in home of the loved ones on anniversary of death

An orthodox Jewish man dies Friday afternoon. Can you remove him that evening?

NO! No removals are to be made from sundown Friday to sundown Saturday, unless death interferes with public health

what is the icon (Greek orthodox)?

a holy picture

what is the solea (Greek orthodox)?

open area before the altar

what is the trisagion (Greek Orthodox)?

three short services (one at funeral home evening before the church, one day of service prior to going to church, and one at the cemetery) 

In a Greek orthodox funeral, what does the priest pour over the deceased before the casket is closed?

earth and oil

who founded Christian Science?

Mary Baker Eddy

are LDS funeral services ever held at the temple?

No!

what is the LDS funeral clothing?

All white with a green apron

who do you contact for an LDS funeral?

Bishop/speaker of the Ward

what is the bonze?

Buddhist priest

what is the book of dates?

term used in Buddhist faith to describe a calendar that is used to determine an accurate time for casketing the body 

what is the Makura-gyo?

Buddhist bedside prayer which is performed by bonze before funeral arrangements are made?

what is the pagoda?

Buddhist place of worship

what is the jinazah?

Muslim funeral prayer

how many times is the body washed in the Islam faith?

An odd number of times, at least three

what is the imam?

Muslim leader of local congregation

what is the koran?

holy book of Islam faith as revealed to Mohammed by the angel Gabriel

what is the Mosque?

local church building, no icons, statues, symbols

what is the leader title for the fraternal order of the eagles?

worthy president

what is the leader title for the order of the eastern star (female associates of the Masons)?

officers of the lodge

what is the leader title for the benevolent and protective order of the elks?

exalted ruler

what is the leader title for the national grange?

Master

what is the leader title for the Knights of Pythias?

chancellor commander

what is the leader title for the Knights of Columbus?

grand knight

what is the leader title for the Maccabees?

commander

what is the leader title for the daughters of isabella (catholic women)?

regent

what is the leader title for the masons?

master of the lodge

what is the leader title for the modern woodmen of america?

consul, master of ceremonies

what is the leader title for the independent order of odd fellows?

noble grand

what is the leader title for the rebekah’s (female auxilary to odd fellows)?

noble grand

what is the leader title for the royal neighbors of america?

the oracle

what is the leader title for the woodmen of the world?

consul commander

what is the cortege of the American Legion?

band - colar guard - chaplain - firing squad - family - american legion members - family

how many people are required by a military funeral?

21

does a family have to request a military funeral for the deceased?

yes, military funeral detail should be from the same branch of service as that of the deceased