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Ch 2g: Roman Catholic Flashcards

1
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What is the hierarchy?

A

Pope
Cardinals
Archbishops
Bishops
Priests
Deacons
Laity (the people)

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2
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Are they liturgical or nonliturgical?

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Liturgical

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3
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How does one address the priest?

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Father (Fr)

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4
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What may the Father want to do before setting times?

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Meet NOK

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5
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What’s the Sacrament of the Sick?

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Anointing of the sick
Father prays over person
Last sacrament
Final confession

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6
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What is the Parishioner?

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Part of the congregation

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7
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Are there restrictions or mandates for the removal of the remains?

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No

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8
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If the deceased is clergy what is important to remember when removing the remains?

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They may be from convent, monastery, or rectory
Religious community may be present

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9
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If the removal of the remains is from cloistered community what is important to remember?

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Silence or subdued / limited speech
Avoid looking around

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10
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Are there any restrictions or mandates with the preparation of the remains?

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No

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11
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What’s the exception to the isolation during the prep of the remains?

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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)

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12
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Are there any requirements for the dressing and casketing of remains?

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No

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13
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If the deceased is clergy, what will they be dressed in?

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Habit or vestments

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14
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When is viewing taking place?

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Typically precedes a service at church
(typically not the case during lent)

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15
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What is catholic equipment?

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Prie Dieu (not used unless family asks for)
Crucifix
Vigil Candles (red)
Mass cards

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16
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What is the prie dieu? Where is it located?

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Thing to kneel on to pray
Aligned to the crucifix

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17
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What does the red vigil candle represent?

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Christ is present

18
Q

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

A

Rosary Service

19
Q

This is the only religion that prays to who?

A

Virgen de Guadalupe

20
Q

What is Mass of Resurrection?

A

The misa in place of funeral service

21
Q

What are examples of the lack of eligibility of adults to have a Catholic funeral?

A

Divorce
Suicide
Crime
Rape
Don’t have final sacraments

22
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What are prohibited days to have Funeral Service?

A

Christmas
Easter
Good Friday
Ash Wednesday
Thanksgiving
Holy Thursday
Palm Sunday
Lent is hard to get service

23
Q

What is the important information for usage of flowers?

A

Common but not allowed in church during lent

24
Q

For the mass of Resurrection, where does the celebrant usually meet the remains and family?

A

Narthex

25
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What does the Father do before the Mass of Resurrection begins?

A

Blesses casket remains with holy water

26
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What is placed on the casket?

A

Pall

27
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What is the pall?

A

Symbolic cloth

28
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What does the pall symbolize?

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Baptism / Christening
Statement of equality in death

29
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If there is a flag, what is on top of the casket?

A

The flag not the pall

30
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What is the order of the procession to the alter (sanctuary)

A
  1. Crucifer
  2. Acolytes (bearing holy water, thurible)
  3. Deacon
  4. Priest
  5. Pall bearers
    Honorary - older people who can’t carry or young children who lead the pallbearers)
    Active - Ones carrying the casket
  6. Casket
  7. Family
  8. Attendees
31
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How does the casket enter the church?

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Feet first
If clergy: head first (because welcoming congregation one last time)

32
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If the viewing is prior to Mass, how is the casket looking?

A

Open and parallel to alter

33
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During Mass, how is the casket looking?

A

Closed and perpendicular to alter

34
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What is the Paschal candle?

A

Candle placed near casket during the Funeral Mass that signifies the everlasting light of Christ

35
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What happens to the casket prior to recessing (leaving)?

A

It’s blessed and incensed

36
Q

Who may officiate the disposition?

A

Deacon

37
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What is blessed during the disposition?

A

Grave
Crucifix (which FD presents to deacon to bless; then present to NOK)

38
Q

Everything is after religious portion during the disposition, EXCEPT:

A

Military

39
Q

Is cremation allowed?

A

Yes but not norm

40
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What is traditionally expected of the cremated remains?

A

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

41
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What does the incense mean?

A

Sending prayers up to heaven

Contemporary Funeral Service (17 decks)

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