- Use 1-inch margins, 12-point type, and double-space the lines.
- You must use the Order of Christian Funerals during the exam. You can use the other course readings to answer the questions.
- Answer Part I and Part II on one page each; answer Part III on two to three pages. 4-5 page total maximum length.
Part I: The human body (answer on 1 page)
Choose one of the following two questions to answer. (25 points)
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- How does the Mexican celebration of the the Dia de los Muertos (the Day of the Dead) allow the expression of the beliefs, hopes, and memories of the family of the dead?
- Describe the three parts of the Catholic funeral liturgy. How does this overall shape of the liturgy share meaning with the pilgrimage imagery we saw earlier in the course?
- What are the differences in a Catholic funeral when the cremated remains of the person are present rather than the body of the dead person in a coffin?
- Which Greeting will be used? Paragraph 296, options A, B, C, or D. Explain why this choice is appropriate, quoting appropriate phrases that express the hopes, beliefs and memories of the family.
- Which opening prayer will be used? Paragraph 302, options A, B, C, or D). Explain why this prayer is appropriate, quoting apt phrases that express the hopes, beliefs, and memories of the family.
- Choose a New Testament reading from Paragraph 346, options 1-7. List the New Testament Reading. Share one or two phrases from the reading that could be used for the homily. Why is this reading appropriate for Anne’s funeral?
- Choose a Responsorial Psalm from Paragraph 346, options 1-4. List the Responsorial Psalm. Share one or two phrases from the Responsorial Psalm that could be used for the homily. Why is this Psalm appropriate for Anne’s funeral?
- Choose a Gospel reading from Paragraph 346, options 1-6. List the Gospel Reading. Share one or two phrases from the gospel reading that could be used for the homily. Why is this gospel reading appropriate for Anne’s funeral?
- Choose an Invitation to Prayer from Paragraph 310, options A, B, or C. Explain why this prayer is appropriate, quoting apt phrases, and expressing the hopes, beliefs, and memories of the family.
- Choose a Prayer of Commendation from Paragraph 314, options A or B. Explain why this prayer is appropriate, quoting apt phrases, and expressing the hopes, beliefs, and memories of the family.
Part II: The funeral liturgy (answer on 1 page)
Choose one of the following two questions to answer (25 points)
Part III: Plan a funeral for the following child (50 points). Answer all the questions below (answer on 2-3 pages).
Scenario:
Anne Smith grew up with her family in a suburb of Washington, DC. The family is active in their parish community, going to church on Sunday, and the children attending the local Catholic school. Anne was diagnosed with leukemia when she was 7 years old. She has gone through various treatments for five years, including a bone marrow transplant. Now, after a month in hospice care at Children’s Hospital, she has died. Her mother and father, two grandmothers, and an older brother (15 years old) and younger sister (10 years old) were with her when she died. Anne had been in school regularly when not in treatment, and her classmates are devastated by her death. Her body has been embalmed and the family celebrated a wake at the local funeral home. Now it is time for the Funeral Liturgy at the local Catholic Church, St. Joseph. The family asked you to make the choices for Anne’s funeral liturgy. For each choice that you make, give a brief explanation for why the prayer or reading is appropriate for Anne’s funeral.
Use the Funeral Liturgy for a Deceased Child, paragraph numbers 295-315; readings in paragraph 346.
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