Guidelines for Receiving Holy Communion

For Catholics As Catholics, we fully participate in the celebration of the Eucharist when we receive Holy Communion. We are encouraged to receive Communion devoutly and frequently. In order to be properly disposed to receive Communion, participants should not be conscious of grave sin and normally should have forfor the repose of the soul of fasted for one hour. A person who is conscious of grave sin is not to receive the ffor the repose of the soul of Body and Blood of the Lord without prior sacramental confession except for a grave reason where there is no opportunity for confession. In this case, the person is to be mindful of the obligation to make an act of perfect contrition, including the intention of confessing as soon as possible (canon 916). A frequent reception of the Sacrament of Penance is encouraged for all.

For our fellow Christians (name here) We welcome our fellow Christians to this celebration of the Eucharist as our brothers and sisters. We pray that our common baptism and the action of the Holy Spirit in this Eucharist will draw us closer to one another and begin to (((bornbornborn ) Month DayDay,, YearYear----((((dididieddi ededed)))) Month DayDay,, Year dispel the sad divisions which separate us. We pray that these will lessen and finally disappear, in keeping with Christ's for us "that they may all be one" (Jn 17:21). Because Catholics believe that the celebration of the Eucharist is a sign of the reality of the oneness of faith, life, and worship, members of those churches with whom we are not yet fully united are ordinarily not admitted to Holy Communion. Eucharistic sharing in exceptional circumstances by other Christians requires permission according to the directives of the diocesan bishop and the provisions of canon law (canon 844 § 4). Members of the Orthodox Churches, the Assyrian Church of the East, and the Polish National are urged to respect the discipline of their own Churches. According to Roman Catholic discipline, the Code of Canon Law does not object to the reception of communion by Christians of these Churches (canon 844 § 3).

For those not receiving Holy Communion All who are not receiving Holy Communion are encouraged to express in their Month DayDay,, Year hearts a prayerful desire for unity with the Lord Jesus and with one another. Time For non-Christians We also welcome to this celebration those who do not share our faith in Jesus Christ. While we cannot admit them to Holy Communion, we ask them to offer Parish Name their for the peace and the unity of the human family. CityCity,, State

Final Commendation

Invitation to Prayer

Signs of Farewell

Chant of Farewell Quod Redemptor Meus Gregorian Chant

Credo quod redemptor meus vivit: et I believe that my redeemer lives, and in novissimo die de terra surrecturus that on the last day I shall rise from sum: Et in carne mea videbo Deum earth. And in my flesh I shall behold salvatorem meum. God my Savior Participants Celebrant Fr. ------Quem visurus sum ego ipse, et non I myself shall see him, and not Cantor Cantor’s name alius, et oculi mei conspecturi sunt. Et another in my place, and my very Lectors Lector 1, Lector 2 in carne mea videbo Deum eyes will gaze upon him. Altar Severs Server 1, Server 2 salvatorem meum.

Prayer of Commendation

Reception of the Body

Placing of the Pall Procession to cemetery to follow Mass:

Introit Requiem Aeternam Gregorian Chant Name of Cemetery Address

Eterrnal rest grant unto them, O Lord, Requiem aeternam dona eis, and may perpetual light shine upon Domine, them. et lux perpetua luceat eis.

It is fitting, O God, to sing a hymn Te decet hymnus, Deus, in Sion, unto you on Mount Zion; and our On behalf of the entire family, we et tibi reddetur votum in Jerusalem. vows shall be carried out for you in would like to extend our most sincere Jerusalem gratitude to all who have supported us in this time of great need. Opening Prayer Thank you for your prayers today, and for your continued prayers for (Deceased name) and hishishis/herhis /her/her/her family. Liturgy of the Word Post-Communion Hymn Panis Angelicus St. Thomas Aquinas Old Testament Reading Ecclesiastes 3:1-9 Panis angelicus The angelic bread fit panis hominum; becomes the bread of men; Gradual Psalm Requiem Aeternam (4 Esd 2 : 34-35, Ps. 117) Gregorian Chant Dat panis coelicus The heavenly bread figuris terminum: ends all prefigurations: Requiem aeternam dona eis, Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, O res mirabilis! What wonder! Domine, and may perpetual light shine upon Manducat Dominum The Lord is eaten et lux perpetua luceat eis. them. Pauper, servus et humilis. by a poor and humble servant. In memoria aeterna erit justus: ab The righteous shall be remembered Te trina Deitas Triune God, auditione mala non timebit. forever; he shall never fear evil unaque poscimus: We beg of you: tidings. Sic nos tu visita, visit us, sicut te colimus; just as we worship you. Per tuas semitas By your ways, New Testament Reading 1 John 3:1-2 duc nos quo tendimus, lead us where we are heading, Ad lucem quam inhabitas. to the light in which you dwell. Alleluia Requiem Aeternam (4 Esd 2 : 34-35) Gregorian Chant Amen. Amen. Requiem aeternam dona eis, Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, Prayer after Communion Domine, and may perpetual light shine upon et lux perpetua luceat eis. them. (If the Final Commendation is to be celebrated at Mass, please see the following page) Gospel John 6: 37-40 Procession to Place of Committal In Paradisum Gregorian Chant Homily

In paradisum deducant te Angeli; May angels lead you into paradise; General Intercessions in tuo adventu suscipiant te martyres, upon your arrival, may the martyrs et perducant te in civitatem sanctam receive you and lead you to the holy Liturgy of the Eucharist Ierusalem. city of Jerusalem. Preparation of the Gifts Chorus angelorum te suscipiat, et May the ranks of angels receive you, cum Lazaro quondam paupere and with Lazarus, once a poor man, Offertory Domine Convertere Gregorian Chant æternam habeas requiem. may you have eternal rest.

Turn to me, O Lord, and deliver my Domine convertere, et eripe animan meam: salvum me fac soul; save me for the sake of your propter misericordiam tuam love

Communion Rite

Sanctus Gregorian Chant The Lord’s Prayer

Sign of Peace

Agnus Dei Gregorian Chant

(Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of hosts. Heaven and earth are full of Thy glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of (Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, grant them rest. the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.) Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, grant them rest. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, grant them everlasting rest.) Eucharistic Prayer Communion Memorial Acclamation (Please see the Guidelines for Receiving Communion on the back Cantor All cover)

Communion Antiphon Lux Aeterna Gregorian Chant Mor tem tu am annun ti amus, Do mine, et tu am Lux aeterna luceat eis, Domine, Let eternal light shine on them, Lord, cum sanctis tuis in aeternum, as with Your saints in eternity, quia pius es. because You are merciful. resur rec ti o nem con te mur, do nec ve ni as. Requiem aeternum dona eis, Domine, Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, (We proclaim your death, O Lord, and confess your resurrection, until et Lux perpetua luceat eis, and let perpetual light shine on them, you come.) cum tuis in aeternum, as with Your saints in eternity, quia pius es. because You are merciful.