The Order of Christian Funerals
Mass of Christian Burial
Introductory Rites
Greeting
Priest: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
All: Amen.
Sprinkling with Holy Water
The presider sprinkles the coffin with holy water, recalling the waters of Baptism.
Placing of the Pall
A white pall is placed over the coffin as a reminder of the white garment received at Baptism.
Liturgy of the Word
Homily
The presider reflects on the readings and the life of the deceased in light of the Paschal Mystery.
General Intercessions
After each intention, the assembly responds:
Lord, hear our prayer.
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Holy, Holy, Holy
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
Memorial Acclamation
We proclaim your Death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection until you come again.
The Lord's Prayer
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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
Lamb of God
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, grant us peace.
Final Commendation
Prayer of Commendation
Into your hands, Father of mercies, we commend our sister in the sure and certain hope that, together with all who have died in Christ, she will rise with him on the last day.
Eternal Rest
Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.