Funeral Ministry

Condolences

On behalf of Pax Christi, the pastoral care ministry expresses our sincere condolences and prayers. We will journey and support you during this time of grief and sadness. Whether the death was sudden or expected the loss of your loved one creates a hallow space with many emotions and decisions.

As we prepare for the funeral liturgy of your loved one, we will explore scripture and music to nourish this hallowed space. This ritual invites us to express our grief, pray for our loved one and celebrate the funeral liturgy that unites us with our loved one.

As Christians, we profess hope in the Resurrection. In the Order of Christian Funerals (OCF), “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” (OCF #1).

Funeral Planning Worksheet

Please complete each section of the Funeral Planning Worksheet prior to our meeting. Sections include Funeral Information, Funeral Scheduling, Deceased Information, Contact Information as well as Sacred Music, Sacred Scripture, and Liturgical Ministers.

Funeral Planning Guide

The Funeral-planning Guide provides all the information you need about funerals. The first section, About Funerals, includes information about the Three Rites to a Catholic Funeral, Order of Worship for a Catholic Liturgy and Which Funeral Liturgy is Right for You. The second section, Funeral Planning, includes information about Sacred Music, Sacred Scripture, Prayers of the Faithful, Family and Friends to Help and Words of Remembrance vs Eulogy. The final section, Funeral Day, includes Funeral Timetable, Helpful links, Liturgical Ministers & Funeral Homes, The Church Environment, Funeral Luncheon, and Donations and Fees. Please review each section, which provides more detailed information, insight, and inspiration to give your loved one a ritual with dignity, beauty and all the richness of our Catholic tradition.