6.11 The Funeral Rite

• Why is the Body taken to the Church?

  Represents the Deceased is being taken back to God
• Why is the Coffin sprinkled with Holy Water at the Church doors?

  • Reminder of Baptism~
  • Represents that person was Baptised in Jesus' death, and will join him in his Resurrection
• Why is the Coffin then placed beside a lit Paschal Candle?

  Shows that the Light of Risen Christ is present with the Deceased
• What is the Latin name for a Funeral Mass?

  Requiem = Rest
• What is the Funeral Mass centred around?

  Praying for the Deceased, hoping they're in the presence of God's grace
• What reading is read in the Funeral Mass and why?

  John - Reflects the belief that Jesus' death and resurrection made life after death possible
• Why does the Priest wave burning incense over the coffin during the Burial?

  Symbolises the mourner's prayers
• Who do the mourners hope the Deceased goes to Heaven with?

  Lazarus
• What prayer is said at the Burial and why?

  Lord's Prayer - to show the Deceased was a child of God