Dear Family,
We are sorry for your loss, we pray that the peace of God will be with you as your loved one is welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven.
In order to help plan for the Funeral or Memorial Mass of your loved one, we have provided a booklet of commonly used readings and music selections which exemplify the intent suggested by the Order of Christian Funerals.
We are sorry for your loss, we pray that the peace of God will be with you as your loved one is welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven.
In order to help plan for the Funeral or Memorial Mass of your loved one, we have provided a booklet of commonly used readings and music selections which exemplify the intent suggested by the Order of Christian Funerals.
In every celebration for the dead, the Church attaches great importance to the reading of the Word of God.
The readings proclaim to the assembly the Paschal Mystery, teach remembrance of the dead, convey the hope of being gathered together again in God's kingdom, and encourage the witness of Christian life. Above all, the readings tell of God's designs for a world in which suffering and death will relinquish their hold on all whom God has called his own.
A careful selection and use of readings from Scripture for the funeral rites will provide the family with an
opportunity to hear God speak to them in their needs, sorrows, fears, and hopes.
In the celebration of the Liturgy of the Word at the funeral liturgy, the Biblical readings may not be replaced by nonbiblical readings.
But during prayer services with the family nonbiblical readings may be used in addition to readings from Scripture.
– Order of Christian Funerals, General Introduction, nos. 22-23
The readings proclaim to the assembly the Paschal Mystery, teach remembrance of the dead, convey the hope of being gathered together again in God's kingdom, and encourage the witness of Christian life. Above all, the readings tell of God's designs for a world in which suffering and death will relinquish their hold on all whom God has called his own.
A careful selection and use of readings from Scripture for the funeral rites will provide the family with an
opportunity to hear God speak to them in their needs, sorrows, fears, and hopes.
In the celebration of the Liturgy of the Word at the funeral liturgy, the Biblical readings may not be replaced by nonbiblical readings.
But during prayer services with the family nonbiblical readings may be used in addition to readings from Scripture.
– Order of Christian Funerals, General Introduction, nos. 22-23
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Picking the readings used at the funeral of a loved one can be a true act of love. We encourage you to look over the passages included here and decide what readings you want to include in this liturgy.
We ask you to pick:
The readings may be proclaimed by a family member or friend. salm is sung by our Cantor and the Gospel is proclaimed by the Priest or Deacon Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns about the readings or how they are used during the liturgy. Information regarding music for the funeral or memorial mass can be found here. |