Funeral Directing Test 1 Chapters 1&2

Acolyte

An alter attendant (may be male or female)

Alter

An elevated place or structure on which sacrifices are offered or at which religious rites are performed; the table from which Holy Communion is served and prayers are offered

Benediction

A ritual blessing offered at the conclusion of a service

Book of Common Prayer

The text containing recitations, prayers, and prescribed orders of worship in the Episcopal Church

Chancel

The area around the alter of the church, usually enclosing the clergy and other officials

Crucifer

One who carries the processional cross in an ecclesiastical procession

Ecclesiastical

Referring to the church or clergy

Ecumenical

An epithet applied to a council regarded as representing the whole of Christendom

Epistle Side

The right side of the church (as the congregation faces the alter), from which readings and prayers are often proclaimed

Eucharist-Centered Worship (similar to Liturgical Worship)

The prescribed order or form of worship used by some churches in which the Eucharist or Holy Communion is the central element

Extreme Unction

In the Episcopal faith, the use of oil, holy water, or hands to bless those who are in danger of losing life

Gospel Side

The left side of the church (as the congregation faces the alter), from which sermons are preached

Narthex (Vestibule)

The entryway to the church proper

Nave

The main body of the church where seating is provided

Non-Liturgical Worship (Scripture-Centered Worship)

A form or order of worship having the scriptures as the central element, with the actual order of worship determined by the local congregation or clergy

Pall

A symbolic cloth covering placed on the casket representing both the righteousness of Christ bestowed at one’s baptism and the equality of all men before God

Parochial

Belonging to a parish; restricted to a parish; limited in range or scope

Protestant

Any Western Christian who is not an adherent to the Roman Catholic Church

Rubrics

Printed or stated directions regarding church practices and procedures as approved by religious leadership

Sanctuary

Liturgically, the part of the church containing the alter (or, if there are several alters, the holy alter); commonly, a holy or sacred place devoted to the worship of any deity; historically, a place of refuge

Transepts

The wings of the main part of the church, which may serve as small chapels for baptisms, weddings, and even small funeral services

Vestments

Ritual garments of the clergy

The Lutheran Church

What church began in 1517?

Martin Luther

Who is the founder of the Lutheran Church?

The Episcopal Church

Which church has its roots in the Catholic tradition around 314 C.E. and was started in the United States 1789?

Liturgical Protestant Churches

Which churches typically use a Pall during their funerary services?

What are the four characteristics of Liturgical Protestant denominations?

1. Eucharist- Centered

2. Church shaped like a cross

3. Religious paraphernalia is used

4. Designated spots for readings, prayers, or recitations

A Cross

Moving from the narthex to the alter, describe the architectural layout of a Liturgical Protestant church

Using the following terms to describe the chancel: Gospel side, Epistle side, Altar, Sanctuary, and Focal point

Facing the chancel:

-Gospel side is to the left

-Epistle side to the right

-Sanctuary is in the middle

-Alter is in the sanctuary

-Focal point is a cross or crucifix above the alter

List the participants in a Liturgical (Episcopal and Lutheran) procession, in order (6):

Listed from front to back:

1. Crucifier

2. Officiant

3. Funeral home staff member

4. Casket and casket bearers

5. Funeral home staff member

6. Family

What is the purpose of a Pall?

It is a symbolic cloth covering that represents the righteousness of Christ bestowed at baptism and the equality of all in the eyes of God

King Henry VII

Who is considered the founder of the Anglican church?

They do not have any Eulogies

What is the Episcopal Church’s stance on eulogies?

The Book of Common Prayer

What is the rubric of the Episcopal Church?

What is the Lutheran Church’s stance on cremation?

According to Chris Duckworth, writing for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ECLA), “ cremation is a perfectly appropriate way to care for the remains of the deceased”

What are the special requirements for notification of clergy, removal or remains, preparation of remains, and dressing and casketing for the Liturgical Churches (Episcopal and Lutheran)

• Episcopal:

-Clergy notification: Not required

-Removal: No restrictions

-Prep of remains: No restrictions

-Dressing/Casketing: No restrictions

• Lutheran:

-Clergy notification: Not required

-Removal: No restrictions

-Prep of remains: No restrictions

-Dressing/Casketing: No restrictions

The Episcopals

Who practices Extreme Unction?

Both

Which church may dress its deceased clergy in vestments? Episcopal, Lutheran, or both?

Synod (branches)

Ecclesiastic assembly, made up of bishops or delegates to assist in Church government

Ecclesiastic

Of or related to the church or clergy

Autocephalous

Self-governing

Amish

A conservative family-based group of Christians who broke away from the Mennonite community in 1720; sect noted for their strong family and community ties and separation from secular pursuits

Jacob Amman

Anabaptist minister who broke away from the Swiss Brethren movement in 1693 over matters pertaining to excommunication; main writer and namesake for the Amish communities

Ecumenical

An epithet applied to a council regarded as representing the whole of Christendom

Menno Simons

Ordained Roman Catholic Priest (1515), who converted to the Anabaptist cause and was baptized by immersion circa 1536; considered the namesake of the Mennonite movement; An Anabaptist leader and author from 1536 to 1561

Mennonite

Evangelical Christian community dating back to the 16th century, known for their rejection of infant baptism and opposition to war

Radical Reformation

16th century movement among German-speaking Christains which sought complete separation from Roman Catholicism’s practices and doctrine

Swiss Brethren

First major group of Anabaptists which formed in Zurich in 1525; origin of many groups which hold to “believer’s baptism”

What are the differences between Liturgical and Non-liturgical Protestant churches?

• Liturgical:

-Eucharist- Centered Service

-Church shaped like a cross

-Certain locations for readings,

prayers, or recitations

-Religious paraphernalia used

• Non-liturgical:

-Worship- Centered Service

-Church no specific shape

-No certain locations

-No religious paraphernalia used

What is the origin of the Mennonite and Amish communities?

• Mennonite:

-Radical Reformation

-Anabaptist

-Swiss Brethren

-Menno Simons

• Amish:

-Radical Reformation

-Anabaptist

-Swiss Brethren

-Jacob Amman

Special requirements for notification of clergy, removal or remains, preparation of remains, & dressing/ casketing for Non-liturgical Churches?

• Mennonite:

-No notification of

clergy & no restrictions

• Amish:

-No removal or prep restrictions

-May need notification of clergy

-Specific clothing is required

List the required clothing for Amish men and women

-Men: may be dressed in long white gown, the top (or exposed) portion resembling a shirt w/ pleat instead of buttons; alternative clothing (white shirt, trousers, and vest)

-Women: Will be dressed in long white gown and cape

Yes

Are Catholics considered Christians?

What is a list of Protestant churches?

• Baptist

• Methodist

• Lutheran

• Episcopal

• Assembly of God

Protestantism and Catholicism

What are the two main categories of Christianity (excluding Orthodox)?

The Swiss Brethren Heritage Religious Characteristics

What do these details represent?

-Separation of Church and State

-Believer’s Baptism (no Infant Baptism)

-Nonresistance (will not take up arms)

-Nonconformity to the world

The Catholic Church

What is a Rosery associated with?

The Liturgical Church

What branch has 4 distinct characteristics?

Rubrics

Stated directions regarding church practices and procedures

The Gospel side (left side from the audiences perspective)

Within a liturgical church, the minister provides the sermon behind which lectern?

No

Is there a written doctrine regarding funeral attire and dress for liturgical protestants?

The Funeral Director

In the procession of a liturgical protestant, who is behind the casket?

Vestments

What does the clergy wear in a liturgical protestant church?

Non-liturgical because of their architecture and style of worship

Are most protestant churches classified as liturgical or non-liturgical? And why?

The Mennonite Family

Who dates back to the Swiss Brethren who organized at Zurich, Switzerland, in 1525?

The Amish Family

Who dates back to the restoration movement within the Swiss Brethren, resulting in a schism in Europe in 1693?

The Amish

Whose migration to America began in 1737 and in 1749, one of their first leaders, Bishop Jacob Hertzler, arrived and settled in Northkill Creek, Pennsylvania?

The Mennonite

Whose migration to America occurred in 1683 as a result of William Penn’s offer of land and freedom of worship?

Descriptions of titles used in a Non-Liturgical setting. Name them from their descriptions.

1. Most acceptable term for ministers * Reverend

2. If the minister is also the congregation leader * Pastor

3. Churches that have a hierarchical system * Bishop

4. From one member to another * Brother or Sister