What is the French term for the kneeler placed beside the casket?

• A. Prie Dieu
• B. Icon
• C. Holy Water
• D. Vigil Lights

Answer: (A)

The main idea is identifying a specific piece of furniture used for prayer in Catholic funeral settings. A prie-dieu is a kneeling bench with a padded surface and often a small shelf for rosary or prayer readings, placed beside the casket to allow mourners to kneel and pray. It’s a French term literally meaning “pray to God,” and it describes the exact item in question, distinguishing it from other objects that serve different purposes. An icon is a religious image, holy water is used for blessing, and vigil lights are candles kept burning during a vigil; none of these are a kneeler, so they don’t fit the description.