Catholic Funeral Mass
This is a quick outline of the traditional Catholic funeral mass order of service that may be used for a Catholic funeral service. The main titles are consistent but the actual italicized information beneath them will vary from mass to mass, depending on the selections of the family and clergy.
Outline and Order of Service for the Funeral Mass:
Organ Preludes
Rhosymedre - Ralph Vaughan Williams
Sheep May Safely Grace - J.S. Bach
Processional Hymn
CBW 406 Sing With All The Saints in Glory
First Reading
from the book of Wisdom, Chapter 3
proclaimed by John Smith
Responsorial Psalm
CBW 150 The Twenty Third Psalm
Response: "The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want"
Second Reading
from the book of Revelation Chapter 4:13
proclaimed by John Smith
Gospel Acclamation
CBW 428 Celtic Alleluia
Response: "Alleluia, alleluia"
Homily
given by Father Francis Harris
Prayers of Intercession
Response: "Lord, hear our prayer"
During the Preparation of the Gifts
Pie Jesu( from the Requiem) - Gabriel Faure
Holy
CBW 283 setting by Stephen Somers
Memorial Acclamation
Let us proclaim the mystery of faith:
Response: "Christ has died; Christ is risen; Christ will come again."
Lord's Prayer
Final Commendation and Farewell
Prayer of Commendation
Closing Hymn
CBW 883 Lord of All Hopefulness
Organ Postlude
Concerto in A - Antonia Vivaldi
You can note the bearers of the eucharistic gifts and musician names following this information if desired. You can place this order of service information for the mass inside any of our beautiful Catholic themed funeral programs, prayer cards and thank you cards.