Lutheran Funeral Rite

Question 1

The action of this figure marked the beginning not only of the Lutheran Church, but also of the Protestant movement

Answer 1

Martin Luther

Question 2

Today, there are over _______ Lutherans

Answer 2

Nine Million

Question 3

The branches of the Lutheran church are called

Answer 3

Synods

Question 4

Today, the largest body of Lutherans belong to what church?

Answer 4

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

Question 5

Approximately how many members are in the Evangelical Lutheran Church

Answer 5

5.9 Million

Question 6

The Missouri Synad has how many members?

Answer 6

3 Million

Question 7

What two synods account for approximately 90% of the Lutheran Church in North America?

Answer 7

The Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Missouri Synod

Question 8

In some cases, the family may wish for the pastor to be present at the time of death, and in others, he may not be notified until when?

Answer 8

Arrangements are made

Question 9

Are there any restrictions or requirements imposed by church officials when a member of the Lutheran Church dies?

Answer 9

No

Question 10

The use of this dictates a closed casket during the funeral service

Answer 10

Pall

Question 11

The use of a pall dictates a closed casket during the funeral service, which often results in viewing the deceased where?

Answer 11

Narthex

Question 12

When is the pall placed on the casket?

Answer 12

Just prior to processional

Question 13

This may be offered as a part of the funeral service if it is the wish of the family

Answer 13

Communion

Question 14

The use of this is discouraged, although it can be used in some cases

Answer 14

Cremation

Question 15

If the funeral is held in the funeral home or some place other than a Lutheran Church, the funeral service will more closely resemble what?

Answer 15

A non-Liturgical protestant Service

Question 16

The use of these may be eliminated outside of the church

Answer 16

Rubrics
Acolytes
Pall
Incense
Processional and recessional

Question 17

The committal service will usually include

Answer 17

Prayer, scripture readings, and the committal of the body in its final resting place

Question 18

Flower petals or earth may be used to make this upon the casket

Answer 18

The sign of the cross