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The following are lists of Scriptures appropriate for use at Catholic Funeral Liturgies. One reading is chosen from each the Old Testament, the New Testament, and the Gospels. *Other Scripture passages can be presented to the presider for approval.
To make this easier for the family, the Catholic Church has pre-selected a number of Biblical passages which are appropriate for the occasion of a funeral. Please look over these passages as part of your funeral preparations, and find those words which speak to your heart. Instructions: 1. The first reading is taken from the Old Testament.
Common Catholic funeral readings that can be used to honor mothers, fathers, siblings, and other loved ones include Psalm 23, which speaks of God's love and protection, and the Gospel reading of John 14:1-6, in which Jesus promises eternal life to his followers.
An Overview of Catholic Funeral Rites. Blessing of Parents after a Miscarriage or Stillbirth. Music at Funerals. Non-Catholic Readers at Funeral Mass. Prayers for Death and Dying. Because of our belief not only in the immortality of the soul, but also in the resurrection of the body, the Church professes hope in the face of death, and ...
A reading from the first Letter of Saint Paul to the Thessalonians. We do not want you to be unaware, brothers and sisters, about those who have fallen asleep, so that you may not grieve like the rest, who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose, so too will God, through Jesus, bring with him those who have fallen asleep.
A careful selection and use of readings from Scripture for the funeral rites will provide the family with an opportunity to hear God speak to them in their needs, sorrows, fears, and hopes.
FIRST READING #2 ECCLESIASTES 3:1-11 A reading from the Book of Ecclesiastes There is an appointed time for everything, and a time for every thing under the heavens. A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant and a time to uproot the plant. A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to tear down and a time to build.
Choose from these 45 Catholic funeral readings from the Old and New Testaments, including selections for mothers, fathers and children.
Scripture Readings appropriate for the Catholic Funerals are listed below. They are beautiful passages of comfort, peace, and hope. The first reading is chosen from the Old Testament readings (“A” readings) and the second reading is chosen from the New Testament ("B" readings)
A Reading from the book of Ecclesiastes. There is an appointed time for everything, and a time for every affair under the heavens. A time to give birth, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to uproot the plant. A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to tear down, and a time to build.