4-65.
Normally, members of the bridal party
stand along the chapel steps, or sidewalk
beside the chapels outer door during
the Arch of Swords/Arch of Rifles
ceremony.
1.
True
2.
False
4-66.
Which of the following statements is NOT
true concerning the conduct of the
Arch of Swords ceremony?
1.
The action of drawing swords is
carried out in one continuous motion,
tips of swords touching
2. The newly married couple, led by the
chaplain, pass beneath the arch
3.
Following the command Officers,
RETURN SWORDS, swords are brought
to the position of present arms and
then returned to their scabbards for
all but 3 or 4 inches of their length
4. The final inches of travel are com-
pleted in unison with the swords
returning home with a single
resounding click
4-67.
The swords should be unsheathed only in
which of the following areas?
1. The nave
2.
The sanctuary
3. At the altar
4. Outside the chapel
Learning Objective: Recognize the
religious customs that are normally
associated with marriage ceremonies
conducted by various religious
faith groups.
4-68.
Which of the following items are often
utilized in conjunction with a Roman
Catholic wedding?
1.
A prie dieu or double kneeler
2. A sprinkler for Holy Water
3.
Items commonly used for nuptial mass
4. Each of the above
4-69.
Wreaths of flowers or more ornate silver
and gold crowns are commonly associated
with which of the following faith tra-
ditions in connection with their wedding
ritual?
1. Roman Catholic tradition
2.
Eastern Orthodox tradition
3.
Protestant tradition
4.
Jewish faith tradition
4-70. Which of the following Jewish groups
would normally use a chupah wedding
canopy) for their wedding ceremony?
1.
Reform
2. Conservative only
3. Orthodox only
4. Orthodox and Conservative
4-71.
The term Protestant is used to
denote a member of the Roman Catholic
or Eastern Orthodox church.
1. True
2. False
4-72. Jewish weddings are customarily held at
which of the following times?
1.
Between sundown Friday and sundown
Saturday
2. On Jewish holy days
3.
Between Passover and Shavut
4. After sundown Saturday or on Sunday
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