Catholic Funerals by Ani Parry https://padlet.com/AnnabelleParry/xe04torzp5f8 en-us 2017-10-20 04:16:03 UTC 2017-10-30 23:53:32 UTC hello@padlet.com Purpose of Funerals AnnabelleParry https://padlet.com/AnnabelleParry/xe04torzp5f8/wish/201473833 The primary purpose of a funeral is
to pray for the deceased loved one. The ritual is referred to the funeral as a “celebration of life.” 
Funeral is a time for thanking God for the gift of the person's 
life and all the blessings God gave to that person in their life. 
The furneral is more so for the living and family members of the deceased. It is to honor the passing of the individual.
]]> 2017-10-29 09:59:05 UTC https://padlet.com/AnnabelleParry/xe04torzp5f8/wish/201473833 AnnabelleParry https://padlet.com/AnnabelleParry/xe04torzp5f8/wish/201474198 2017-10-29 10:04:00 UTC https://padlet.com/AnnabelleParry/xe04torzp5f8/wish/201474198 Symbolic Elements AnnabelleParry https://padlet.com/AnnabelleParry/xe04torzp5f8/wish/201474316 The Priest’s Vestments
The Priest normally wears the color white, which is associated with resurrection and is also used at Easter, weddings, baptisms and other holy joyous events.
Music
The hymns and songs express the belief that death is a passage to eternal union with God. The music reflects the theme of joy.
Symbols
A symbol of Christian life, such as a bible, a book of the gospels, or a cross may be placed on the coffin as a sign that the Christian is marked, in Baptism, and through Jesus’ victory over death is brought to eternal life.
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]]> 2017-10-29 10:05:29 UTC https://padlet.com/AnnabelleParry/xe04torzp5f8/wish/201474316 Prayer AnnabelleParry https://padlet.com/AnnabelleParry/xe04torzp5f8/wish/201474340 The prayer "Dies Iræ, recited or sung between the Tract and the Gospel, is an obligatory part of the Requiem Mass in the earlier forms." The opening words, Dies irae (Day of wrath), indicate, it then appeals to Jesus for mercy. 
Prayers off the faithful are often read with the family members being given the opportunity to speak them. They read from the Old Testament.
Another typical rite found here and at other points in Catholic funerals is the “Eternal Rest” prayer. “Grant unto the departed eternal rest, and let light perpetual shine upon them.” They will also recite this prayer later on All Souls Day as they remember the deceased.
They will recite the rosary, “Hail Mary full of grace, the Lord is with you…,”once for each decade of the departed individual’s life. This will be done by a priest in most circumstances, however if there is not one around, they recite it themselves.  
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Catholic funerals typically involve 3 stages, the vigil, the requiem mass, and the burial and informal after burial gatherings. Since Catholics believe that it is a sin to presume that a loved one has gone to heaven, the card written for them will often express their earnest hope that they have.
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