Funeral Ministry

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Funeral Ministry - Ministry of Consolation

"The ministry of the Church at this time is one of gently accompanying the mourners in their initial adjustment to the fact of death and to the sorrow this entails." (OCF, #52) Order of Christian Funerals

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Why Ministry and Participation?
The Church calls each member of Christ's body - priest, deacon, lay and religious person - to participate in the ministry of consolation: to care for the dying, to pray for the dead, to comfort those who mourn." (OCF, #8) Order of Christian Funerals

A call to provide hospitality and compassionate support to the grieving family, prepare the worship space with appropriate liturgical items for the funeral, and to serve in the funeral liturgy through various liturgical roles. See document at left for various roles.
 

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Who is a Funeral Minister?
A caring representative of the parish community to others during times of death and one who expresses the sympathy of the Church community.

A trained pastoral team member who helps create a positive connection with the Church.

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Funeral Ministry Training
Training is provided.
Call the Parish Office for further information.