week 2 protestant funeral rite Flashcards
an altar attendant; may be male or female
acolyte
the area around the altar of the church, usually enclosing the clergy and other officials
chancel
one who carriers the processional cross in an ecclesiastical procession
crucifer
referring to the church or clergy
ecclesiastical
printed or stated directions regarding church practices and procedures as approved by religious leadership
rubrics
entryway to the church proper
Narthex/Vestibule
the main body of the church where seating is provided
Nave
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
Non-Liturgical Worship/ Scripture-Centered Worship
any western christian who is not an adherent to the Roman Catholic church
protestant
liturgically, the part of the church containing the alter (or high altar, if multiple); commonly, a holy or sacred place devoted to the worship of an deity; historically a place of refuge
Sanctuary
the wings of the main part of the church which may serve as small chapels for baptisms, weddings, and even small funeral services
transepts
ritual garment of the clergy
vestments
“Eucharist- centered” denomination which has a prescribed order for worship or form of worship
Liturgical
Difference between Liturgical and non liturgical churches
- Liturgical churches have 4 trait distinguishing characteristics.
- religious paraphernalia
- cannot practice own rights at any location
- order of worship printed in rubrics
- eucharist centered
- Non Liturgical churches as a simplicity in its worship style.
- non religious paraphernalia
- can practice own rights at any location
- scripture centered
- less structured
Be able to classify which churches are liturgical and non liturgical
Liturgical churches have orders of worship where non liturgical churches will conform quite closely to set patterns of worship but aren’t church approved and required of all churches within that particular denomination.
Physical characteristics that differ between the 2 churches (L and Non L)
- L churches have more of the same structure outside
- same worship format
- inside built liturgical style; shape of cross
- L churches have 2 lecterns; left (gospel) minister delivers sermons and right (epistle lectern) reading and prayers are performed.
- Non L churches have varying of styles ranging from traditional to modern.
- almost no worship format
- no specific layout
- no lecterns
Processional procedures/formation for L and Non L churches
- Uses a pall to cover a casket during funeral service; draped at narthex. Leader of processional will be the crucifer; officiant will generally follow followed by member of funeral home, casket and casket bearers. 2nd funeral staff will follow with family behind. When crucifer and clergy reach altar, Funeral staff will position casket, casket bearers and family to seats.
- No pall used. No acolyte or crucifer. Clergy will lead the procession into church, followed by Funeral staff, casket, casket bearers and family.
recessional procedures for L and Non L churches
- Recessional order is the same as procedural order for L churches.
- pall is removed at narthex and casket spray or flag will be put back on before going to hearse. - Non L churches will use same order as procedural order.
What religions belong to Liturgical churches?
- protestant
- baptist
- methodist
- church of christ
- episcopal
- lutheran
- presbyterian
- church of god
- assembly of god
- nazarene
what religions belong to Non liturgical churches?
- church of god
- methodist
- church of christ
- Assembly of God
- nazarene
What religions have no restrictions for clergy notifications, removals and preparation of remains?
- Episcopal
- Lutheran
- mennonite
- Amish
What religions have no requirements for dressing/casketing and which ones do?
DO NOT
- Episcopal
- Lutheran
- Mennonite
DO
- Amish
- Males; White shirt, trousers, and vest.. Alternative White gown in some areas
- Females; White gown and cap.
Liturgical Architecture (5)
- traditional architecture is in the shape of a cross
- contains center aisle
- focal point is a cross or crucifix located on or near the altar
- communion rail
- contains : pulpit, lectern, gospel side, epistle side, transepts
Non liturgical Architecture (7)
- contains center seating with side aisles
- contains 1 center pulpit instead of pulpit and a lectern
- contains communion table instead of a rail
- usually contains choir loft and/or baptistery
- no prescribed focal point in the church
- Nave, Narthex
- Baptist, etc.
General protestant funeral rites
- considerations
- look at seating before you arrice
- know custodial arrangements
- will church allow viewing of remains
- recession
- honorariums
- -check with clergy
- who do people make checks out too
- denominations; will have own customs
- denominations- an organized group of congregation with similar religious beliefs
protestant funeral cortege (procession)
- escort car aka lead car
- honorary casket bearer
- active casket bearer
- casket coach
- family
- friends
liturgical funeral rites (4)
- Lutheran- Synod- branches of the lutheran church
- episcopal-
- bishop is chief pastor
- confers holy orders
- priest aka rector-ministers to the people
- deacon assists the priest - methodist
- liturgical in architecture
- NON lit in service - Lutheran
- NON liturgical in architecture
- Lit in service
Liturgical funeral rites ;
Dressing and Casketing & Pre Service Considerations
- Family chooses clothing
- Ecclesiastical aka Clergy wears Vestments and cleric collars
- Visitation is night before at funeral home
- if visitation is at church before service then casket should be open in Narthex until processional
- Check with clergy about flower placement and quantity
- Episcopal church usually prohibits flowers in the church
Order of service for Liturgical funeral rites
- order of service
- scripture and prayer form the lectern or the alter
- musical selection from the lectern (where person sings from lectern)
- Eugology
- funeral sermon from the pulpit
- musical selection form the lectern
- benediction from the lectern
- optional; communion
- follow the rubics
