If the vigil is celebrated in the church, a Priest or Deacon who presides wears an alb or surplice with stole.67 As needs require, and especially if the funeral liturgy or rite of committal is not to take place for a few days, the vigil may be celebrated more than once and should be adapted to each occasion.68 Music is integral to any vigil, especially the vigil for the deceased. 0000010512 00000 n %PDF-1.3

that as in Thee it hath hoped and believed, It may take the form either of a Liturgy of the Word (nos. Powered by WordPress. The vigil may also serve as an opportunity for participation in the funeral by those who, because of work or other reasons, cannot be present for the funeral liturgy or the rite of committal.65 The full participation by all present is to be encouraged. 46 0 obj <> endobj xref 46 27 0000000016 00000 n 0000004451 00000 n BLESSING81 The minister says:Blessed are those who have died in the Lord;let them rest from their labors for their good deeds go with them.A gesture, for example, signing the forehead of the deceased with the Sign of the Cross, may accompany the following words.Eternal rest grant unto him (her), O Lord.R. 47 Several personsAll-powerful God,whose mercy is never withheldfrom those who call upon you in hope,look kindly on your servants N. and N.,who departed this life confessing your name,and number them among your Saints for evermore.Through Christ our Lord.R. 0000005365 00000 n Amen.Go to the Liturgy of the Word, 3 GeneralHoly Lord, almighty and eternal God,hear our prayers for your servant N.,whom you have summoned out of this world.Forgive his (her) sins and failingsand grant him (her) a place of refreshment, light, and peace.Let him (her) pass unharmed through the gates of deathto dwell with the blessed in light,as you promised to Abraham and his children for ever.Accept N. into your safekeepingand on the great day of judgmentraise him (her) up with all the saintsto inherit your eternal kingdom.Through Christ our Lord.R. We use cookies to improve your experience and to analyse our traffic. The Lord is my light and my salvation. Amen.Go to the Liturgy of the Word, 45 One who died by suicideAlmighty God and Father of all,you strengthen us by the mystery of the Crossand with the sacrament of your Sons Resurrection.Have mercy on our brother (sister) N.Forgive all his (her) sins and grant him (her) peace.May we who mourn this sudden death be comfortedand consoled by your power and protection.Through Christ our Lord.R. 69 Using one of the following greetings, or in similar words, the minister greets those present.A.May the God of hope give you the fullness of peace, and may the Lord of life be always with you.R. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. 0000004782 00000 n Thank you. 0000021900 00000 n Amen.Go to the Liturgy of the Word, 26 A baptized childTo you, O Lord,we humbly entrust this child,so precious in your sight.Take him (her) into your armsand welcome him (her) into paradise,where there will be no sorrow, no weeping nor pain,but the fullness of peace and joywith your Son and the Holy Spirit for ever and ever.R. The litany, the Lords Prayer, and a closing song may also be sung.

but may take possession of eternal joys. Amen.Go to the Liturgy of the Word, 33 A married coupleLord God,giver of all that is true and lovely and gracious,you created in Marriage a sign of your covenant.Look with mercy upon N. and N.You blessed them in their companionship,and in their joys and sorrows you bound them together.Lead them into eternal peace,and bring them to the tablewhere the Saints feast together in your heavenly home.Through Christ our Lord.R. Lord, have mercy.Assisting minister:Crucified Lord, forsaken in death, raised in glory:Lord, have mercy.R. 0000001376 00000 n There is advice on selecting funeral service content, writing eulogies and the structure of a funeral service. 0000000836 00000 n Hide not your face from me.R. 0000080531 00000 n If you would like something not on the list just let us know. Amen.Go to the Liturgy of the Word, 27 A young personO God, who direct our life in all its moments,we humbly entrust to you this your servant N.,whom we mourn as one whose lifewas completed in so short a time;grant that he (she) may flourish, for ever young,in the happiness of your house.Through Christ our Lord.R. 0000001734 00000 n God of all mystery, whose ways are beyond understanding. 0000308846 00000 n 0000026415 00000 n trailer <]/Prev 584690>> startxref 0 %%EOF 291 0 obj <>stream THE LORDS PRAYER79 Using one of the following invitations, or in similar words, the minister invites those present to pray the Lords Prayer.A Friends (brothers and sisters), our true home is heaven. 0000005251 00000 n Amen.Go to the Liturgy of the Word, 19 A PriestLord God,you chose our brother N. to serve your people as a Priestand to share the joys and burdens of their lives.Look with mercy on himand give him the reward of his labors,the fullness of life promised to those who preach your holy Gospel.Through Christ our Lord.R. The prayers should be chosen taking the character of the text into account as well as the place in the rite where it will occur. Lord, have mercy.Assisting minister:Lord Jesus, gentle Shepherd who brings rest to our souls, give peace to N. for ever:Lord, have mercy.R. %PDF-1.7 % Fitting Farewell can create funeral stationery such as Funeral Order of Service that are totally unique. Amen.Go to the Liturgy of the Word, 23 A religiousGod of blessings,source of all holiness,the voice of your Spirit has drawn countless men and womento follow Jesus Christand to bind themselves to youwith ready will and loving heart.Look with mercy on N.who sought to fulfill his (her) vows to you,and grant him (her) the reward promised to all good and faithful servants.May he (she) rejoice in the company of the Saintsand with them praise you for ever.Through Christ our Lord.R.

Amen.Go to the Liturgy of the Word, 8 GeneralListen kindly to our prayers, O Lord:as our faith in your Sonraised from the dead is deepened,may our hope of resurrection for your departed servant N.,also find new strength.Through Christ our Lord.R.

Amen.Go to the Liturgy of the Word, 39 One who died after a long illnessO God, who called your servant N.to serve you in affliction and sickness,grant, we pray,that he (she), who followed your Sons example of suffering,may also receive the reward of his glory.Who lives and reigns for ever and ever.R. BEEPECR ZPPaz4hI_ E ^ 73 The celebration continues with the Liturgy of the Word. 80 The minister says one of the following prayers or those provided in nos. Amen.Go to the Liturgy of the Word, 32 A married coupleEternal Father,in the beginning you established the love of man and womanas a sign of creation.Your own Son loves the Church as a spouse.Grant mercy and peace to N. and N. who,by their love for each other,were signs of the creative lovewhich binds the Church to Christ.Who lives and reigns for ever and ever.R. Amen.AA minister who is a priest or deacon says:May the peace of God,which is beyond all understanding,keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of Godand of his Son, our Lord Jesus Christ.R. 0000308413 00000 n 100 million people worldwide forced to flee. Show the world that access to Catholic education matters to you. Amen.Go to the Blessing, 8 A baptized childLord of all gentleness,surround us with your careand comfort us in our sorrow,for we grieve at the loss of this (little) child.As you washed N. in the waters of Baptismand welcomed him (her) into the life of heaven,so call us one dayto be united with him (her)and share for ever the joy of your kingdom.Through Christ our Lord.R. In this time of loss the family and community turn to Gods word as the source of faith and hope, as light and life in the face of darkness and death. Amen.Go to the Blessing. All materials contained on this site, whether written, audible or visual are the exclusive property of Catholic Online and are protected under U.S. and International copyright laws, Copyright 2021 Catholic Online. Amen.Go to the Liturgy of the Word, 42 One who died suddenlyShow us, Lord, the immense power of your goodness,that, as we weep for our brother (sister) N.,taken from us by a sudden death,we may be confident that he (she) has passed overinto your eternal company.Through Christ our Lord.R. McjhuY6H*_!,[5]o*#(. If Catholic Online School has given you $10.00 worth of knowledge this year, take a minute to donate. 0000003118 00000 n Head Office: Springfield House, Pipers Road, Redditch B98 0HU, FREEPHONE: 0800 612 6484 And with your spirit.B.Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.R. The Lord is my light and my salvation. If the reception of the body at church is celebrated apart from the vigil or the funeral liturgy, the Vigil for the Deceased with Reception at the Church may be used and simplified.56 At the vigil the Christian community keeps watch with the family in prayer to the God of mercy and finds strength in Christs presence. << /Length 5 0 R /Filter /FlateDecode >> 0000302759 00000 n Design Studio: Amen.May his (her) soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.R. 0000008210 00000 n And let perpetual light shine upon him (her).May he (she) rest in peace.R. Amen.Go to the Liturgy of the Word, 14 A PopeO God, faithful rewarder of souls,grant that your departed servant Pope N.,whom you made successor of Peterand shepherd of your Church,may happily enjoy for ever in your presence in heaventhe mysteries of your grace and compassion,which he faithfully ministered on earth.Through Christ our Lord.R. 0000027164 00000 n 0000002368 00000 n The body is then sprinkled with holy water and, if it is the custom, the pall is placed on the coffin by family members, friends, or the minister. Amen.Go to the Liturgy of the Word, 24 One who worked in the service of the GospelWe humbly beseech your mercy, O Lord, for your servant N.,that, having worked tirelessly for the spread of the Gospel,he (she) may merit to enter into the rewards of the Kingdom.Through Christ our Lord.R. Amen.Go to the Liturgy of the Word, 4 GeneralInto your hands, O Lord,we humbly entrust our brother (sister) N.In this life you embraced him (her) with your tender love;deliver him (her) now from every eviland bid him (her) enter eternal rest.The old order has passed away:welcome him (her) then into paradise,where there will be no sorrow, no weeping nor pain,but the fullness of peace and joywith your Son and the Holy Spiritfor ever and ever.R. Amen.Go to the Liturgy of the Word, 43 One who died accidentally or violentlyLord our God,you are always faithful and quick to show mercy.Our brother (sister) N.was suddenly (and violently) taken from us.Come swiftly to his (her) aid,have mercy on him (her),and comfort his (her) family and friendsby the power and protection of the Cross.Through Christ our Lord.R. And with your spirit.C.The grace and peace of God our Father, who raised Jesus from the dead, be always with you.R. 0000026858 00000 n Amen.Go to the Blessing, 10 A baptized childLord God,source and destiny of our lives,in your loving providenceyou gave us N.to grow in wisdom, age, and grace.Now you have called him (her) to yourself.We grieve over the loss of one so youngand struggle to understand your purpose.Draw him (her) to yourselfand give him (her) full stature in Christ.May he (she) stand with all the Angels and Saints,who know your love and praise your saving will.Through Jesus Christ, our Lord.R. Information may be shared with social media, advertising and analytics partners. Amen.Go to the Liturgy of the Word, 29 ParentsO God, who commanded us to honor father and mother,have mercy in your compassionon our parents N. and N.,forgive them their sins,and bring us to see them one dayin the gladness of eternal glory.Through Christ our Lord.R. trailer <]>> startxref 0 %%EOF 48 0 obj<>stream Amen.Go to the Liturgy of the Word, 44 One who died by suicideGod, lover of souls,you hold dear what you have madeand spare all things, for they are yours.Look gently on your servant N.,and by the Blood of the Crossforgive his (her) sins and failings.Remember the faith of those who mourn and satisfy their longing for that daywhen all will be made new againin Christ, our risen Lord,who lives and reigns with you for ever and ever.R. 0000001262 00000 n 8(v|| &R#|6p[5\#hBw#[|*X'R.Sk$?UOdz4_y}\l}ad3=uM=v]=-d[?Z7X_SWO^XE*{MidZoJbJa_o3GX: |\.,__W94*/[!\""|cJbrgy);`&uWmU5)5~~md-YfWO?1o(g%i4,,9BkWx d\BgR~Tzw!KDE~A@']flHHF?Gg~M\li(t5J 0000009525 00000 n Amen. Amen.Go to the Liturgy of the Word, 6 GeneralO God, glory of the faithful and life of the just,by the Death and Resurrection of whose Son,we have been redeemed:look mercifully on your departed servant N.,that, just as he (she) professedthe mystery of our resurrection,so he (she) may merit to receivethe joys of eternal happiness.Through Christ our Lord.R. 'b..25^r5sMAxdTKz@+j!Xy{-X3G.)(1 {7Kl7qS=fPB4$xJ^``PeCQ,ksA,t&3Faq-b7McGa ccCL5 0000010715 00000 n Amen.Go to the Liturgy of the Word, 16 Another BishopO God, who chose your servant Bishop (Cardinal) N.from among your Priestsand endowed him with pontifical dignityin the apostoloic priesthood,grant, we pray,that he may also be admitted to their company for ever.Through Christ our Lord.R. 69-81, 82-97) or of some part of the Office for the Dead. Amen.Go to the Blessing, 3 GeneralGod, all-compassionate,ruler of the living and the dead,you know beforehandthose whose faithful lives reveal them as your own.We pray for those who belong to this present worldand for those who have passed to the world to come:grant them pardon for all their sins.We ask you graciously to hear our prayerthrough the intercession of all the Saintsand for your mercys sake.For you are God, for ever and ever.R. or:R. I believe that I shall see the good things of the Lord in the land of the living.One thing I ask of the LORD; this I seek:To dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life,That I may gaze on the loveliness of the LORD and contemplate his temple.R. Amen.Go to the Liturgy of the Word, 21 A DeaconLord God,you sent your Son into the worldto preach the Good News of salvationand to pour out his Spirit of grace upon your Church.Look with kindness on your servant N.As a Deacon in the Churchhe was strengthened by the gift of the Spiritto preach the Good News,to minister in your assembly,and to do the works of charity.Give him the reward promisedto those who show their love of youby service to their neighbor.Through Christ our Lord.R. The Responsorial Psalm enables the community to respond in faith to the reading and to express its grief and its praise of God. The Introductory Rites of the vigil for the deceased include the greeting, an opening song, an invitation to prayer, a pause for silent prayer, and an opening prayer.In the vigil for the deceased with reception at the church, the rite of reception forms the Introductory Rites (nos. We're not salespeople, but we depend on donations averaging $14.76 and fewer than 1% of readers give. %PDF-1.4 % The Lord is my light and my salvation. Amen.Go to the Liturgy of the Word, 22 A religiousGrant, we pray, almighty God,that the soul of your servant N.,who for the love of Christ walked the way of perfect charity,may rejoice in the coming of your gloryand together with his brothers (her sisters)may delight in the everlasting happiness of your Kingdom.Through Christ our Lord.R. 0000006844 00000 n The prayers should be chosen taking the character of the text into account as well as the place in the rite where it will occur.1 General 12 General 23 General 34 General 45 General 56 General 67 General 78 A baptized child 19 A baptized child 210 A baptized child 311 A baptized child 412 A baptized child 513 A child who died before baptism 114 A child who died before baptism 215 A stillborn child, 1 GeneralFather of mercies and God of all consolation,you pursue us with untiring loveand dispel the shadow of deathwith the bright dawn of life. Otherwise the presiding minister proclaims the Gospel reading.60 The purpose of the readings at the vigil is to proclaim the Paschal Mystery, teach remembrance of the dead, convey the hope of being gathered together in Gods Kingdom, and encourage the witness of Christian life. Whenever possible, the family of the deceased should take part in the selection of texts and music and in the designation of liturgical ministers.66 Besides the presiding minister, other available ministers (a reader, a cantor, an acolyte) should exercise their ministries. Therefore let us pray to our heavenly Father as Jesus taught us:B With God there is mercy and fullness of redemption; let us pray as Jesus taught us:C Let us pray for the coming of the kingdom as Jesus taught us:All:Our Father, who art in heaven,hallowed be thy name;thy kingdom come;thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread;and forgive us our trespassesas we forgive those who trespass against us;and lead us not into temptation,but deliver us from evil.CONCLUDING PRAYER80 The minister says one of the following prayers or those provided in nos. FAX: 0800 612 6485, 2022 Funeral Order of Service. 73 The celebration continues with the Liturgy of the Word. Lord, have mercy.Assisting minister:Son of God who came to destroy sin and death:Lord, have mercy.R. 0000019899 00000 n 0000001316 00000 n O God, Amen.Go to the Blessing, 5 GeneralLord God,you are attentive to the voice of our pleading.Let us find in your Son comfort in our sadness,certainty in our doubt,and courage to live through this hour.Make our faith strongthrough Christ our Lord.R. We interrupt your reading to humbly ask you to defend Catholic Online School's independence. and conducted to Paradise, its true country; Amen.399 The following prayers for the mourners may be used in the various rites. Most people donate because Catholic Online School is useful. nor forget it unto the end, xb```b`` @1V pe2dYS[ !AfM,Y3nyJlr|[0ns=1 >lkx8Gy"U a5<2o)I0`Du;@e0qq{LlY1mU/YQPP$:384H,@CZ&%T(pHK 8$X-XjJ Lq'R00l9hv 8%(h:I G @ z& endstream endobj 47 0 obj<>/Metadata 44 0 R>> endobj 49 0 obj<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]/ExtGState<>>>>> endobj 50 0 obj<> endobj 51 0 obj<>stream What does ranching have to do with Catholic education? Amen.Go to the Blessing, 9 A baptized childEternal Father,through the intercession of Mary,who bore your Son and stood by the Cross as he died,grant to these parents in their griefthe assistance of her presence,the comfort of her faith,and the reward of her prayers.Through Christ our Lord.R. Amen.Go to the Liturgy of the Word, 10 GeneralLord God, in whom all find refuge,we appeal to your boundless mercy:grant to the soul of your servant N.a kindly welcome,cleansing of sin,release from the chains of death,and entry into everlasting life.Through Christ our Lord.R.

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The Responsorial Psalm should be sung, whenever possible. 24 One who worked in the service of the Gospel, 36 A deceased non-Christian married to a Catholic, 43 One who died accidentally or violently. 0000002996 00000 n 0000052588 00000 n The prayers should be chosen taking the character of the text into account as well as the place in the rite where it will occur.1 General 1 2 General 2 3 General 3 4 General 4 5 General 5 6 General 6 7 General 7 8 General 8 9 General 9 10 General 10 11 General 11 12 General 12 13 General 13 14 A Pope 15 A Diocesan Bishop 16 Another Bishop 17 A Priest 1 18 A Priest 2 19 A Priest 3 20 A Deacon 1 21 A Deacon 2 22 A religious 1 23 A religious 2 24 One who worked in the service of the Gospel 25 A baptized child 1 26 A baptized child 2 27 A young person 1 28 A young person 2 29 Parents 30 A parent 31 A married couple 1 32 A married couple 2 33 A married couple 3 34 A wife 35 A husband 36 A deceased non-Christian married to a Catholic 37 An elderly person 1 38 An elderly person 2 39 One who died after a long illness 1 40 One who died after a long illness 2 41 One who died after a long illness 3 42 One who died suddenly 43 One who died accidentally or violently 44 One who died by suicide 1 45 One who died by suicide 2 46 Several persons 1 47 Several persons 2, God of faithfulness,in your wisdom you have called your servant N. out of this world;release him (her) from the bonds of sin,and welcome him (her) into your presence,so that he (she) may enjoy eternal light and peaceand be raised up in glory with all your saints.Through Christ our Lord.R. that Thou wouldst not deliver it into the hands of the enemy, 0000002972 00000 n

Amen.Go to the Liturgy of the Word, 7 GeneralO God, almighty Father,who have strengthened us by the mystery of the Crossand promise us a share in the mystery of your Sons Resurrectionmercifully grant, we pray,the your departed servant N.,now freed from the bonds of mortality,may be gathered into the company of your chosen ones.Through Christ our Lord.R. In or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be. 0000003162 00000 n 77 A brief homily on the readings is then given. O God, you do not willingly grieve or afflict your children. 0000004383 00000 n FAX: 0800 612 6485. Amen.Go to the Liturgy of the Word, 30 A parentGod of our ancestors in faith,by the covenant made on Mount Sinaiyou taught your people to strengthen the bonds of familythrough faith, honor, and love.Look kindly upon N.,a father (mother) who sought to bind his (her) children to you.Bring him (her) one day to our heavenly homewhere the Saints dwell in blessedness and peace.Through Christ our Lord.R. Amen.Go to the Blessing, 2 GeneralLord Jesus, our Redeemer,you willingly gave yourself up to death,so that all might be saved and pass from death to life.We humbly ask you to comfort your servants in their griefand to receive N. into the arms of your mercy.You alone are the Holy One,you are mercy itself;by dying you unlocked the gates of lifefor those who believe in you.Forgive N. his (her) sins,and grant him (her) a place of happiness, light, and peacein the kingdom of your glory for ever and ever.R. is gone now from this earthly dwellingand has left behind those who mourn his (her) absence.Grant that as we grieve for our brother (sister)we may hold his (her) memory dearand live in hope of the eternal kingdomwhere you will bring us together again.Through Christ our Lord.R. If you donate just $5.00, the price of your coffee, Catholic Online School could keep thriving. 0000006057 00000 n 0000307932 00000 n or:R. 13) I believe that I shall see the good things of the Lord in the land of the living.The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom should I fear?The LORD is my lifes refuge; of whom should I be afraid?R. Amen.Go to the Liturgy of the Word, 41 One who died after a long illnessO God,you are water for our thirstand manna in our desert.We praise you for the life of N.and bless your mercythat has brought his (her) suffering to an end.Now we beg that same endless mercyto raise him (her) to new life.Nourished by the food and drink of heaven,may he (she) rest for ever in the joy of Christ our Lord.R. 398 (above) or 399 (below). We have included some ideas to help you make the perfect choice. The vigil may conclude with a song or a few moments of silent prayer or both. INVITATION TO PRAYER71 In the following or similar words, the minister invites those present to pray:My brothers and sisters, we believe that all the ties of friendship and affection which knit us as one throughout our lives do not unravel with death.Confident that God always remembers the good we have done and forgives our sins, let us pray, asking God to gather N. to himself.Pause for silent prayer.OPENING PRAYER72 The minister says one of the following prayers.ALord our God,the death of our brother (sister) N.recalls our human conditionand the brevity of our lives on earth.But for those who believe in your lovedeath is not the end,nor does it destroy the bondsthat you forge in our lives.We share the faith of your Sons disciplesand the hope of the children of God.Bring the light of Christs Resurrectionto this time of testing and painas we pray for N. and for those who love him (her).Through Christ our Lord.R. Amen.Go to the Blessing, 7 GeneralMost merciful God,whose wisdom is beyond our understanding,surround the family of N. with your love,that they may not be overwhelmed by their loss,but have confidence in your goodness,and strength to meet the days to come.Through Christ our Lord.R. Amen.Go to the Liturgy of the Word, 2 GeneralLord, in our grief we turn to you.Are you not the God of lovewho open your ears to all?Listen to our prayers for your servant N.,whom you have called out of this world:lead him (her) to your kingdom of light and peaceand count him (her) among the saints in glory.Through Christ our Lord.R. 0000004244 00000 n (1a)The Lord is my light and my salvation. Two vigil services are provided: Vigil for the Deceased and Vigil for the Deceased with Reception at the Church. The second service is used when the vigil is celebrated in the church and begins with the reception of the body.55 The vigil may be celebrated in the home of the deceased, in the funeral home, parlor or chapel of rest, or in some other suitable place. 0000019829 00000 n xYsu#@)4)WJQ")"RG h t%J_w]6]p%o}O2I.O290_pwer2k9ySu^7#O nw,Oj,OA.2ue$8VC&$;d/;_nZ+ILnqugiVI If an assisting Deacon is present, he proclaims the Gospel reading. 399 The following prayers for the mourners may be used in the various rites. Thank you. or:R. I believe that I shall see the good things of the Lord in the land of the living.GOSPEL76 The gospel reading is then proclaimed.+ A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke12:35-40Be preparedJesus said to his disciples:Gird your loins and light your lamps and be like servants who await their masters return from a wedding, ready to open immediately when he comes and knocks.Blessed are those servants whom the master finds vigilant on his arrival.Amen, I say to you, he will gird himself, have them recline at table, and proceed to wait on them.And should he come in the second or third watch and find them prepared in this way, blessed are those servants.Be sure of this: if the master of the house had known the hour when the thief was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into.You also must be prepared, for at an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come.The Gospel of the Lord.HOMILY77 A brief homily on the readings is then given. 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Amen.Go to the Blessing, 12 A baptized childO God, who know that our heartsare weighed down by griefat the death of this young child,grant that, while we weep for him (her),who at your bidding has departed this life so soon,we may have faith that he (she) has gainedan eternal home in heaven.Through Christ our Lord.R. The prayer of intercession takes the form of a litany, the Lords Prayer, and a concluding prayer.After this prayer and before the blessing or at some other suitable time during the vigil, a member of the family or a friend of the deceased may speak in remembrance of the deceased.CONCLUDING RITE63 The vigil concludes with a blessing, which may be followed by a liturgical song or a few moments of silent prayer or both.MINISTRY AND PARTICIPATION64 Members of the local parish community should be encouraged to partic-ipate in the vigil as a sign of concern and support for the mourners. In this case the family and others who have accompanied the body are greeted at the entrance of the church. Amen.Go to the Blessing, 13 A child who died before baptismReceive the prayers of your faithful, Lord,and grant that those you allow to be weighed downby their longing for the child taken from themmay be raised up by faith to hope in your compassion.Through Christ our Lord.R. Whose property is always to have mercy and to spare, Amen.Go to the Blessing, 14 A child who died before baptismO God, searcher of hearts and most loving consoler,who know the faith of these parents,grant that, as they mourn their child,now departed from this life,they may be assuredthat he (she) has been entrusted to your divine compassion.Through Christ our Lord.R.

0000001844 00000 n Catholic Online is a Project of Your Catholic Voice Foundation, a Not-for-Profit Corporation. If you donate just $10.00, or whatever you can, Catholic Online School could keep thriving for years. Amen.May almighty God bless you,the Father, and the Son, + and the Holy Spirit.R. 0000021968 00000 n Amen.Go to the Blessing, 4 GeneralLord our God,the death of our brother (sister) N.recalls our human conditionand the brevity of our lives on earth.But for those who believe in your lovedeath is not the end,nor does it destroy the bondsthat you forge in our lives.We share the faith of your Sons disciplesand the hope of the children of God.Bring the light of Christs resurrectionto this time of testing and painas we pray for N. and for those who love him (her).Through Christ our Lord.R. This is best achieved through careful planning of the celebration. Amen.Go to the Liturgy of the Word, 38 An elderly person God of mercy,look kindly on your servant N.who has set down the burden of his (her) years.As he (she) served you faithfully throughout his (her) life,may you give him (her) the fullness of your peace and joy.We give thanks for the long life of N.,now caught up in your eternal love.We make our prayer in the name of Jesus who is our risen Lord now and for ever.R. Amen.Go to the Liturgy of the Word, 40 One who died after a long illnessMost faithful God,lively is the courage of those who hope in you.Your servant N. suffered greatlybut placed his (her) trust in your mercy.Confident that the petition of those who mournpierces the clouds and finds an answer,we beg you, give rest to N.Do not remember his (her) sinsbut look upon his (her) sufferingsand grant him (her) refreshment, light, and peace.Through Christ our Lord.R.