The Death of a Christian

The Death of a Christian

Author: Richard Rutherford

Publisher: Liturgical Press

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 332

ISBN-13: 9780814660409

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This work encompasses the evolution, reform and implementation of each specific part of the Order of Christian Funerals.


Baptismal Ecclesiology and the Order of Christian Funerals

Baptismal Ecclesiology and the Order of Christian Funerals

Author: Stephen S. Wilbricht, csc

Publisher: Liturgy Training Publications

Published: 2019-06-14

Total Pages: 319

ISBN-13: 1618333046

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Throughout this e-book, Fr. Stephen S. Wilbricht, csc, emphasizes the link between Baptism and death, assisting Christians in grasping who we are called to be in this life as disciples and who we are promised to become in eternal life as saints. As the author points out the centrality of baptismal identity to the funeral liturgy, he makes apparent that the union established at Baptism continues until all reach Christ. Such an appreciation for life in the Body of Christ will help the community recognize both their responsibilities at the death of a member and the union that remains with that member as all journey to the divine. Wilbricht explores the Church’s theology of Baptism and death, and provides pastoral suggestions that will encourage communities to carry out their commitment to care for the grieving and bury the dead.


Order of Baptism of Children

Order of Baptism of Children

Author: International Commission on English in t

Publisher: Catholic Book Publishing

Published: 2019-10

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 9781947070622

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The Rite of Baptism for Children from Catholic Book, Publishing contains the official English translation, approved and published by authority of the United, States Bishops' Committee on the Liturgy.


A Ministry of Consolation

A Ministry of Consolation

Author: Mary Alice Piil

Publisher: Liturgical Press

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 9780814624609

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Beginning from a discussion of the mystery of Christian death and moving to a renewed understanding of the role of the entire community in the Funeral Rites, this book gives practical, concrete, step-by-step instructions for beginning a parish Ministry of Consolation centered around the Order of Christian Funeral.


The Funeral

The Funeral

Author: Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press

Published: 1986-01-01

Total Pages: 112

ISBN-13: 9780664240349

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This liturgical resource will help guide pastors and other church workers as they help church members through the bereavement process. The Presbyterian Supplemental Liturgical Resource (SLT) series includes liturgies that were used on a trial basis in preparation for the development of the Book of Common Worship. Though superseded by the Book of Common Worship, SLR resources remain valuable, both for the variety of liturgical texts they contain and for the commentary on the text, which contains rich historical, theological, and practical background.


Conduct Gospel-Centered Funerals

Conduct Gospel-Centered Funerals

Author: Brian Croft

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 2014-06-03

Total Pages: 89

ISBN-13: 0310517192

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Bring Gospel Hope in the Midst of Death The phone rings: “Pastor, can you do my mother’s funeral?” Or, “Please help us—our baby just died.” Death comes unexpectedly, giving you two to three days of time to prepare a sermon—in the midst of caring for a grieving family. This helpful book walks a pastor through the logistics of memorial services, burials, and working with funeral homes—using the four P’s: Plan, Prepare, Preach, and Perform. It shows how to magnify Christ and the gospel in the midst of all the details, demands, and sorrow that surrounds the death of a loved one. The Practical Shepherding series of books provides pastors and ministry leaders with advice and practical help to do the work of pastoral ministry in a local church. In Conduct Gospel-Centered Funerals, experienced pastors Brian Croft and Phil A. Newton offer readers a concise guide to conducting funerals that glorify God and offer a timely message of hope.


Common Worship: Pastoral Services

Common Worship: Pastoral Services

Author: Church of England

Publisher: Canterbury Press

Published: 2014-08-19

Total Pages: 390

ISBN-13: 0715122339

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Offers liturgical material for the journey of each individual through life. For each key element of this journey (birth, marriage, healing, death), it provides both material for key ‘public’ events and resources for ‘private’ pastoral care.


Accompany Them with Singing

Accompany Them with Singing

Author: Thomas G. Long

Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press

Published: 2009-01-01

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 0664233198

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Reviews the beliefs, customs, and rituals associated with Christian funerals; discusses the growing acceptance of cremation and memorial services; and explains how to plan a spiritually meaningful funeral service.


Through Death to Life: Preparing to Celebrate the Funeral Mass

Through Death to Life: Preparing to Celebrate the Funeral Mass

Author: Joseph M. Champlin

Publisher:

Published: 2012-02

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9781646801473

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More than one million bereaved Catholic families have drawn comfort from the pastoral wisdom of Msgr. Joseph M. Champlin (1930-2008) in Through Death to Life since its original publication in 1979. This leading Catholic funeral planning resource contains all of the approved lectionary readings and other liturgical texts needed to celebrate a funeral Mass. Two distinct numbering systems in the volume coincide with official liturgical books as well as Ave's Funeral Mass and Rite of Committal card set for presiders. This easy-to-use aid is a practical tool for priests, deacons, and lay pastoral ministers as they help grieving Catholics plan the funeral of a loved one. Families can select the readings and prayers that they find most fitting for the Mass and record them on an easy-to-follow selection sheet, which is included with the book. This information is given to the presiding priest or his designate to prepare the funeral liturgy. A comforting pastoral introduction and an appendix explaining Church teaching on the practice of cremation are included.