This edition of the Order of Christian Funerals (including Appendix 2: Cremation) was updated in 2019 in conjunction with the Roman Missal and includes Scripture texts in accord with the current lectionary.

This edition of the Order of Christian Funerals includes the approved texts for Funeral Rites, Funeral Rites for Children, Office for the Dead, Cremation Rite, and additional Scripture and prayer texts for funerals, including, Holy Communion outside Mass. Printed in large, easy-to-read type in two colors.

This edition of the Order of Christian Funerals (including Appendix 2: Cremation) was updated in 2019 in conjunction with the Roman Missal and includes Scripture texts in accord with the current lectionary.

This book contains sections from the Order of Christian Funerals, Vigil for the Deceased, and the Rite of Committal, as well as General Norms for Catholic Funerals.

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.

For more than thirty years, nearly one million bereaved Catholic families have drawn comfort from the pastoral wisdom of the late Msgr. Joseph M. Champlin in Through Death to Life. This leading Catholic funeral planning resource contains all the approved lectionary readings and other liturgical texts needed to celebrate a funeral Mass, bringing together in one place all the official liturgical texts needed for planning a Catholic funeral Mass.

This accessible, easy-to-use liturgical aid provides 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 and record them on an easy-to-follow selection sheet. This sheet is then passed on to the presiding priest or his designate so that he can prepare the liturgy.

Highlights of this edition:

• Nearly one million copies sold in thirty-year history

• Contains all required changes from the 2011 edition of the new Roman Missal, official lectionary readings approved for use at the funeral Mass, and the pertinent texts from the Order of Christian Funerals

• Updated pastoral introduction offers comfort to both families and their pastoral leaders

• Comprehensive selection sheet included for families to fill out as they choose their readings and prayers

• Contains two distinct numbering systems: one coincides with the official liturgical books and the other with the Funeral Mass and Rite of Committal ritual card set published for presiders by Ave Maria Press

• Brief, informative appendix explaining Church teaching on the practice of cremation   

The official texts of the Church for the blessing of Catholics in their final hours, in a convenient compact form, for use by priests, deacons, and lay ministers.

This revised bilingual ritual edition is divided into seven chapters, including the Order of Baptism for one child, for several children, or for a large number of children, as well as the Orders to be used in the absence of a priest or deacon. This volume also includes an appendix—not found in the original edition—that is provided to assist Priests who wish to celebrate the Order of Baptism for One Child or for Several Children within mass.  In addition, this new revision incorporates changes in accord with the Third Typical Edition of the Roman Missal and the Abbey Psalms and Canticles (formerly the Revised Grail Psalms).

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.

This bilingual text includes rites for the following: Confirmation within Mass, Confirmation outside Mass, and Confirmation for a Person in Danger of Death. Also included are Confirmation prayers from the Roman Missal and lists of appropriate lectionary readings to accompany the rites.

The rituals covered in this volume implore God’s blessing on the oils to be used for the sacramental blessings of the Church, including the optional chant forms of these prayers. This book is intended for use at the Chrism Mass, where the bishop consecrates the sacred “Chrism of salvation” and blesses the holy oils for use at Baptism, Confirmation, and the Anointing of the Sick. A vital book for any bishop’s collection, as well as an important addition to a diocesan office, seminary, or theological library. Features a royal red bonded leather hardcover with gold foil cover art, natural white paper, and easy-to-read text.