Gathering Rite

Greeting of the Body in the vestibule of the Church. The body is sprinkled with holy water and the pall may be placed upon the casket as a reminder of the clothing with Christ at baptism
Processional Song – during which the casket is escorted into the Church and the mourners stand in their seats until the Opening Prayer is completed.

Opening Prayer

Liturgy of the Word

Old Testament Reading – the proclamation of the Word is God encountering us and speaking to us through the Scriptures therefore non-Biblical readings are not appropriate

Psalm

New Testament Reading –

Prayer of the Faithful – prayers for the deceased, the family, the Church and the world

Liturgy of the Eucharist

Preparation of the Gifts

Gifts of bread and wine brought forward by

Song at the Preparation

Communion Songs

Prayer after Communion

Eulogy – a short remembrance of the deceased

Final Commendation – the Church’s farewell to her child

Invitation to Prayer

Song of Farewell – the body is sprinkled with holy water and incensed.

Prayer of Commendation

Procession to the place of committal