Ch 2g: Roman Catholic Flashcards
What is the hierarchy?
Pope
Cardinals
Archbishops
Bishops
Priests
Deacons
Laity (the people)
Are they liturgical or nonliturgical?
Liturgical
How does one address the priest?
Father (Fr)
What may the Father want to do before setting times?
Meet NOK
What’s the Sacrament of the Sick?
Anointing of the sick
Father prays over person
Last sacrament
Final confession
What is the Parishioner?
Part of the congregation
Are there restrictions or mandates for the removal of the remains?
No
If the deceased is clergy what is important to remember when removing the remains?
They may be from convent, monastery, or rectory
Religious community may be present
If the removal of the remains is from cloistered community what is important to remember?
Silence or subdued / limited speech
Avoid looking around
Are there any restrictions or mandates with the preparation of the remains?
No
What’s the exception to the isolation during the prep of the remains?
Embalming on premises (ex: pope embalmed at Vatican)
May be witnessed (ex: pope’s secretary doesn’t leave them until they’re in the ground)
Are there any requirements for the dressing and casketing of remains?
No
If the deceased is clergy, what will they be dressed in?
Habit or vestments
When is viewing taking place?
Typically precedes a service at church
(typically not the case during lent)
What is catholic equipment?
Prie Dieu (not used unless family asks for)
Crucifix
Vigil Candles (red)
Mass cards
What is the prie dieu? Where is it located?
Thing to kneel on to pray
Aligned to the crucifix
What does the red vigil candle represent?
Christ is present
What is this:
Can be done at church but usually at funeral home
Evening prior to funeral mass and burial
May be lead by priest, deacon, laity, or guadalupana
Not to replace funeral liturgy at church
May be vigil or scriptural service
Crucifix usually in head panel
Rosary prayers are recited
Rosary Service
This is the only religion that prays to who?
Virgen de Guadalupe
What is Mass of Resurrection?
The misa in place of funeral service
What are examples of the lack of eligibility of adults to have a Catholic funeral?
Divorce
Suicide
Crime
Rape
Don’t have final sacraments
What are prohibited days to have Funeral Service?
Christmas
Easter
Good Friday
Ash Wednesday
Thanksgiving
Holy Thursday
Palm Sunday
Lent is hard to get service
What is the important information for usage of flowers?
Common but not allowed in church during lent
For the mass of Resurrection, where does the celebrant usually meet the remains and family?
Narthex
What does the Father do before the Mass of Resurrection begins?
Blesses casket remains with holy water
What is placed on the casket?
Pall
What is the pall?
Symbolic cloth
What does the pall symbolize?
Baptism / Christening
Statement of equality in death
If there is a flag, what is on top of the casket?
The flag not the pall
What is the order of the procession to the alter (sanctuary)
- Crucifer
- Acolytes (bearing holy water, thurible)
- Deacon
- Priest
- Pall bearers
Honorary - older people who can’t carry or young children who lead the pallbearers)
Active - Ones carrying the casket - Casket
- Family
- Attendees
How does the casket enter the church?
Feet first
If clergy: head first (because welcoming congregation one last time)
If the viewing is prior to Mass, how is the casket looking?
Open and parallel to alter
During Mass, how is the casket looking?
Closed and perpendicular to alter
What is the Paschal candle?
Candle placed near casket during the Funeral Mass that signifies the everlasting light of Christ
What happens to the casket prior to recessing (leaving)?
It’s blessed and incensed
Who may officiate the disposition?
Deacon
What is blessed during the disposition?
Grave
Crucifix (which FD presents to deacon to bless; then present to NOK)
Everything is after religious portion during the disposition, EXCEPT:
Military
Is cremation allowed?
Yes but not norm
What is traditionally expected of the cremated remains?
If there is a Mass, notify priest to determine placement, etc
Expected to be buried in consecrated ground
Not to be scattered or kept unburied
Can’t be separated
What does the incense mean?
Sending prayers up to heaven
