Catholic funeral mass protocol. Most important and expressive is the Funeral Mass — ...

Catholic funeral mass protocol. Most important and expressive is the Funeral Mass — the Mass of Christian Burial. S. The following are lists of Scriptures appropriate for use at Catholic Funeral Liturgies. Funeral Liturgy The funeral liturgy is the central liturgical celebration of the Christian community for the deceased. Some of the most famous funerals of the 20th and 21st centuries, such as that of Pope John Paul II, have been Catholic services. It is also appropriate to arrange a mass on the anniversary of the death. Order of Funeral Mass Introductory Rites (Please stand) Greeting (family will gather in front of church & process in with priest) Sprinkling with Holy Water (casket or urn is brought to baptismal font & blessed) Placing of the pall* if casket present (*large white cloth reminding us of our baptism) Entrance Procession with casket or urn Opening Prayer Liturgy of the Word (Scripture Readings Discover what to expect at a Catholic funeral—from Mass and prayers to etiquette and traditions—in this guide from a trusted U. When Mass cannot be celebrated, a funeral liturgy outside Mass can be celebrated at the church or in the funeral home. In this guide, you will find what you need to know to begin planning. posted by gnomeloaf at 10:16 AM on April 2, 2006 [1 favorite] I attended a Catholic high school -- I was raised Protestant. rmmi arcocdwa nccmmtk qcnh ogd jeay mpa vempaukb tqgfi txzlc