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GREETING
Priest:
In the name of the Father (+)
and of the Son
and of the Holy Spirit.
All : Amen.
Priest:
May the peace
and love of God,
which transcends all things,
descend upon us.
All:
May the peace
and love of God
remain with us forever.
OPENING PRAYER
(Optional)
At the grave of
existing Columbarium
Priest:
Let us pray Almighty God,
we gather today
to transfer the remains
of our brother sister (N...)
from this resting place
to a new sanctuary.
We rejoice that the souls
of those who have died
trusting in the Lord Jesus Christ
live with You
in everlasting joy
and happiness.
We thank You for the life
of (N...) and for all
that You have given us
through him/her.
In Your great goodness Lord,
complete soon
the number of
Your chosen children
and hasten the coming
of Your kingdom so that,
along with all
who have departed
trusting in Christ,
we may be made perfect
in body and soul,
in Your eternal glory,
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
All: Amen.
The prayers may conclude here
if the remains are to be brought
to the crematorium
or are being transported
to the new Columbarium.
At the new Columbarium.
If the introductory prayers
are not used or have already
been recited at the grave/
existing Columbarium,
begin immediately
with the following prayer:
Priest:
Let us pray.
God of mercy
and consolation,
we have assembled
at this Columbarium
to witness the interment
of the remains of
our brother/sister (N...)
in its new sanctuary.
As You entrusted (N...)
to our care
while he/she was still alive,
so now embrace him/her
in Your love.
Take him/her
into Your keeping
together with all children
who have died.
Shepherd us,
Your sorrowing children,
with gentleness,
for we seek
Your consolation and peace.
We ask this in the name of
Jesus, Your Son and our Lord.
All : Amen.
WORD OF GOD
A reading from the
first letter of St Paul
to the Corinthians
(1 Cor 15:20-26, 35-38,
42-44, 50-58)
Christ has been raised
from the dead,
the first fruits
of those who have
fallen asleep.
For since death
came through a man,
the resurrection of the dead
comes also through a man.
For as in Adam all die,
so in Christ
all will be made alive.
But each in his own turn:
Christ, the first fruits;
then, when he comes,
those who belong to him.
Then the end will come,
when he hands over
the kingdom to God the Father
after he has destroyed
all dominion, authority and power.
For he must reign
until he has put
all his enemies under his feet.
The last enemy
to be destroyed is death.
The word of the Lord.
All : Thanks be to God.
INTERCESSIONS
Priest:
God, the almighty Father,
raised Christ His Son
from the dead.
With confidence we ask Him
to save all His people,
living and dead.
Our response will be:
Lord, hear our prayer.
All: Lord, hear our prayer.
For (N...),
who in baptism
was given the pledge
of eternal life,
that he/she may now
be admitted to the
company of the saints.
We pray to the Lord.
All: Lord, hear our prayer.
For our brother/sister
who received the body of Christ,
the bread of life,
that he/she may be
raised up on the last day.
We pray to the Lord.
All: Lord, hear our prayer.
For our deceased
relatives and friends,
that they may have
the reward of their goodness.
We pray to the Lord.
All: Lord, hear our prayer.
For those who have
fallen asleep in the hope
of rising again,
that they may see God
face to face.
We pray to the Lord.
All: Lord, hear our prayer.
For all of us assembled here
to worship in faith,
that we may be gathered
together again in God's kingdom.
We pray to the Lord.
All: Lord, hear our prayer.
BLESSING OF THE NICHE
& INTERMENT
Priest:
God of the living,
Father of all creation,
we believe that
Christ Your Son,
who died on the cross,
was raised from the dead.
In Your kindness,
bless & this niche
which will house the
mortal remains of
our brother/sister (N...).
By the waters of baptism,
he/ she was born
into the new life that
You offer to all believers.
Grant that together
with all our loved ones
who have gone before us,
he/she may rest
in the protection of Your love,
until Christ raises us all up
on the last day to make us
like His own in glory.
We ask this
through Christ our Lord.
All : Amen.
Priest:
God of tenderness and love,
Your Son Jesus
willingly gave Himself
up to death so that
all people might be saved
and pass from death
to new life.
Listen to our prayers
and look with love
on Your people
who mourn and pray
for their departed
brother sister (N...).
Lord God,
You are the font of life.
In Your kindness,
bless (+) this niche
which will contain
the earthly remains
of our brother/sister (N...).
By Your Son's death
and resurrection,
You opened the gates of life
for those who believe in You.
Do not allow Your son/daughter
to be parted from You,
but by Your glorious power
give him/her light, joy,
and peace in heaven
where You live
forever and ever.
All : Amen.
THE LORD'S PRAYER &
THE ANGELIC SALUTATION
All:
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name;
thy kingdom come,
thy will be done on earth
as it is in heaven.
Give us this day
our daily bread;
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those
who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
Amen.
Hail Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with you.
Blessed are you amongst women
and blessed is the
fruit of your womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners now,
and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit,
as it was in the beginning,
is now and ever shall be,
world without end.
Amen.
CONCLUSION
Priest:
Lord God,
You are the glory of believers
and the life of the just.
Your Son redeemed us
by dying and rising to life again.
Since our departed
brother/sister (N...)
believed in the
mystery of our resurrection,
let him/her share
the joys and blessings
of the life to come.
Grant this
through Christ our Lord.
All : Amen.
It shall come to pass,
that all who call upon
the name of the Lord
shall be delivered.
All :
Fear not; be glad and rejoice,
for the Lord has
done great things.
Eternal rest grant unto (N...)
O Lord.
All :
And let perpetual light
shine upon him/her.
Priest:
May he/ she rest in peace.
All : Amen.
Priest:
May the souls of all
the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God,
rest in peace.
All : Amen.
BLESSING
Priest:
May the Lord
bless you and keep you.
All : Amen.
Priest:
May He show his face to you
and have mercy on you.
All : Amen.
Priest:
May He turn His countenance
to you and give you peace.
All : Amen.
Priest:
May Almighty God bless you,
the Father (+) and the Son
and the Holy Spirit.
All : Amen.
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