2007-10-25 15:38:39 · 5 answers · asked by jrm 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes.
A Catholic funeral is broken into three parts.
The Vigil. This used to be called the Rosary. The night before the Requiem Mass, a prayer service is celebrated. Eulogies and/or the rosary may also be said at this time. The Irish culture call this a wake. A reception with food may follow.
The Requiem Mass. A full Mass with Scripture read and explained and Eucharist (Holy Communion) received with extra funeral prayers.
The Burial. A short final prayer service at graveside. A reception at someone's home with food may follow.
Here is a nice link to some recommended readings for Catholic funerals: http://www.catholic-ew.org.uk/liturgy/Resources/OCF/Lectionary.html
http://www.catholic-ew.org.uk/liturgy/Resources/OCF/index.html
With love in Christ.
2007-10-25 17:38:05 · answer #1 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have a mass, to send the dead forth to heaven. THen there's a final prayer and blessings at the burial ground. Of course, people are welcome to say bye at these times too. There's also a wake sometime before the funeral mass, where people can say farewell too.
2007-10-25 15:43:38 · answer #2 · answered by Uncertain Soul 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You receive your last sacrament "last rites"
you may opt to have a mass or just a ceremony. Lots of things are rituals for certain families...some have rosary sessions, wakes, etc.
2007-10-25 16:01:18 · answer #3 · answered by mikeysmom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES, provided you donate. (by the way, there is a fix minimum amount for that)
2007-10-25 16:15:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its called funeral
2007-10-25 15:42:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋