The selection of passages from the Bible is an essential part of planning a funeral ceremony, as we want to turn to God's word for wisdom and comfort in this time of loss. The Word of God is at the heart of our Christian celebration of faith in this funeral rite
in anticipation of the resurrection of the body.

To make this more accessible for the family, the Catholic Church has pre-selected several Biblical passages that are appropriate for the occasion of a funeral. Please review these passages as part of your funeral preparations and find those words that speak
to your heart.

Funeral Reading Instructions : 

A.  You must have three selections from the readings provided. To view the readings, please use the digital flipbook provided or click on the reading in the library below. 

B.  Funeral readings must consist of the following:

        1. ONE reading from the Old Testament

        2. ONE reading from the New Testament

        3. ONE Gospel reading

C. The family is invited to designate one or two people to read the two readings. Only one person may read at a time (no groups no splitting up the readings).

D. The priest or an assisting deacon will proclaim the Gospel. Please do not worry about finding a reader for the Gospel, you just need to select a Gospel reading.

E. Once you have selected your readings, please let the Parish Funeral Coordinator know the reading numbers and the name/s of the people reading.