The Order for Christian Burial should be conducted in the church among the gathered people of God. The casket should be closed before the service and thereafter remain closed. It may be …

This sample funeral service gives a simple framework for planning a prayerful, Christian service of thanksgiving and remembrance. It includes sample prayers and resources for creating a …

The funeral liturgy is the central liturgical celebration of the Christian community for the deceased. When one of its members dies, the Church encourages the celebration of the funeral liturgy at …

THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST Priest: Blessed are you, Lord God of all creation, for we have received from your abundance the bread we offer you, fruit of the earth and work of …

The focus of the Catholic Funeral Liturgy is God. The Church praises God for His goodness and for the gifts of life and love which He bestows and are experienced by the deceased. In the …

Order of Christian Funerals — General Introduction (pdf) Rite of Final Commendation for an Infant (pdf) This rite may be used when a baby is stillborn or a newborn infant dies shortly after birth.

Christians celebrate the funeral rites to offer worship, praise, and thanksgiving to God for the gift of a life which has now been returned to God, the author of life and the hope of the just. The …

Normally when the main funeral service is in church it will take the form of Mass. But there may be reasons why this doesn’t happen. If no priest is available, a funeral liturgy (or scripture …

Nov 1, 2024 · In the Catholic Church, a funeral is as much about honoring the life of the faithful departed as it is about consoling those left behind. The funeral rites of the Church—the vigil, …

A Mass of Christian Burial (Funeral Liturgy) is celebrated in the Church. As Catholic Christians, we believe that death is not the end of life. It is therefore appropriate that there be a structured …