Gathering Rite | |
Greeting |
The body and mourners are greeted at the church entrance; the pall is placed on the casket |
Gathering Song |
Selected by the Family or Music Director |
Opening Prayer |
{Priest} |
Liturgy of the Word |
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Old Testament Reading | Reading from The Old Testament is chosen by the Family. Read by whomever the Family chooses or the Acolyte. |
Responsorial Psalm |
Musical Setting of Psalm: Selected by the Family or Music Director |
New Testament Reading |
Reading from The New Testament is chosen by the Family. |
Gospel Acclamation |
Sung by Cantor. |
Gospel |
Chosen and Proclaimed by Priest or Deacon. |
Homily |
{Priest} |
General Intercessions |
Prayers chosen by the Family with guidance from church. |
Liturgy of the Eucharist |
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Preparation of the Gifts |
Family may choose 2 people to bring gifts forward. |
Eucharistic Prayer |
{Priest} |
Communion |
Family or Music Director Selects Music while Communion is distributed. |
Prayer after Communion | {Priest} |
Final Commendation | |
Family Remembrance |
ONE person may choose to share a brief remembrance of their loved on. The remembrance should last no longer than 5 minutes. |
Invitation to Prayer |
{Priest} |
Incensing |
Cantor sing appropriate hymn while the remains are incensed. |
Song of Farwell |
Family or Music Director Selects Music while exiting the church |