Funeral Liturgies
From the Order of Christian Funerals:
In the face of death, the Church confidently proclaims that God has created each person for eternal life and that Jesus, the Son of God, by his death and resurrection, has broken the chains of sin and death that bound humanity. Christ "achieved his task of redeeming humanity and giving perfect glory to God, principally by the paschal mystery of his blessed passion, resurrection from the dead, and glorious ascension. [General Introduction #1]
The Church through its funeral rites commends the dead to God's merciful love and pleads for the forgiveness of their sins. [General Introduction #6]
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 and the community with an opportunity to hear God speak to them in their needs, sorrows, fears, and hopes. [General Introduction #22]
In the face of death, the Church confidently proclaims that God has created each person for eternal life and that Jesus, the Son of God, by his death and resurrection, has broken the chains of sin and death that bound humanity. Christ "achieved his task of redeeming humanity and giving perfect glory to God, principally by the paschal mystery of his blessed passion, resurrection from the dead, and glorious ascension. [General Introduction #1]
The Church through its funeral rites commends the dead to God's merciful love and pleads for the forgiveness of their sins. [General Introduction #6]
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 and the community with an opportunity to hear God speak to them in their needs, sorrows, fears, and hopes. [General Introduction #22]
Choosing Readings for Funerals
For Adults
Please pick one first reading from the link below:
First Reading Options from the Old Testament
First Reading Options from the New Testament (During Easter Season)
The Responsorial Psalm is typically chosen by our choir director.
However, if you have a preference, please let us know.
Please pick one second reading from the link below:
Second Reading Options from the New Testament
The Gospel is chosen by the celebrant.
Please pick one first reading from the link below:
First Reading Options from the Old Testament
First Reading Options from the New Testament (During Easter Season)
The Responsorial Psalm is typically chosen by our choir director.
However, if you have a preference, please let us know.
Please pick one second reading from the link below:
Second Reading Options from the New Testament
The Gospel is chosen by the celebrant.
For Baptized Children
Please pick one first reading from the link below:
First Reading Options
The Responsorial Psalm is typically chosen by our choir director.
However, if you have a preference, please let us know.
Please pick one second reading from the link below:
Second Reading Options
The Gospel is chosen by the celebrant.
Please pick one first reading from the link below:
First Reading Options
The Responsorial Psalm is typically chosen by our choir director.
However, if you have a preference, please let us know.
Please pick one second reading from the link below:
Second Reading Options
The Gospel is chosen by the celebrant.
For Children who Died before Baptism
Please choose the first reading from either Isaiah or Lamentations by following the link below:
All Readings
Please choose the first reading from either Isaiah or Lamentations by following the link below:
All Readings