'All the sacraments, and principally those of Christian initiation, have as their goal the last Passover of the child of God which, through death, leads him into the life of the Kingdom. Then what he confessed in faith and hope will be fulfilled: "I look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come."
"[The Church] offers to the Father, in Christ, the child of His grace, and she commits to the earth, in hope, the seed of the body that will rise in glory." |
The Christian meaning of death is revealed in the light of the Paschal mystery of the death and resurrection of Christ in whom resides our only hope. The Christian who dies in Christ Jesus is "away from the body and at home with the Lord."
For the Christian the day of death inaugurates, at the end of his sacramental life, the fulfillment of his new birth begun at Baptism, the definitive "conformity" to "the image of the Son" conferred by the anointing of the Holy Spirit, and participation in the feast of the Kingdom which was anticipated in the Eucharist- even if final purifications are still necessary for him in order to be clothed with the nuptial garment. The Church who, as Mother, has borne the Christian sacramentally in her womb during his earthly pilgrimage, accompanies him at his journey's end, in order to surrender him "into the Father's hands." She offers to the Father, in Christ, the child of his grace, and she commits to the earth, in hope, the seed of the body that will rise in glory.' Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1680-1683a |
Music Selection
“The purpose of the Funeral Mass is to “give praise and thanks to God for Christ’s victory over sin and death, to
commend the deceased to God’s tender mercy and compassion, and to seek strength in the proclamation of
the paschal mystery. “ [OCF, 128]
Thus, Catholic funerals focus on our belief in the promise of ETERNAL LIFE and the RESURRECTION OF THE BODY on the last day, rather the earthly deeds of the deceased. The prayers, scripture readings, symbols, and especially the music, direct those participating in the Mass to “look to the day when all the elect will be raised up and united in the kingdom of light and peace.” [OCF 129]
The cantor will sing the Propers (standardized selections from Scripture which are used uniquely at Funeral Masses) and lead the congregation in the Ordinary prayers (those which are said at every Mass - specifically, the Sanctus/Benedictus, the Mysterium Fidei, and the Agnus Dei).
Families are invited to select one piece for each of the following: Entrance Song, Offertory Chant, and Communion Chant.
commend the deceased to God’s tender mercy and compassion, and to seek strength in the proclamation of
the paschal mystery. “ [OCF, 128]
Thus, Catholic funerals focus on our belief in the promise of ETERNAL LIFE and the RESURRECTION OF THE BODY on the last day, rather the earthly deeds of the deceased. The prayers, scripture readings, symbols, and especially the music, direct those participating in the Mass to “look to the day when all the elect will be raised up and united in the kingdom of light and peace.” [OCF 129]
The cantor will sing the Propers (standardized selections from Scripture which are used uniquely at Funeral Masses) and lead the congregation in the Ordinary prayers (those which are said at every Mass - specifically, the Sanctus/Benedictus, the Mysterium Fidei, and the Agnus Dei).
Families are invited to select one piece for each of the following: Entrance Song, Offertory Chant, and Communion Chant.
Entrance Song
Be Thou My Vision
O God, Beyond All Praising
Da Pacem, Domine
Amazing Grace
I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say
I Know that My Redeemer Lives (DUKE STREET)
The King of Love, My Shepherd Is
Offertory Chant
Abide with Me
Ave Maria - Bach/Gounod
Ave Maria - Plainchant
Ave Maria - Schubert
Breathe on me, Breath of God
O God, You Search Me
To You, I Lift My Soul
Be Still, My Soul
Communion Chant
Ave Verum Corpus (chant)
Ave Verum Corpus (W.A. Mozart)
Pange Lingua (Chant)
Pange Lingua (ST. THOMAS / TANTUM ERGO)
Bread of Life
On Eagle's Wings
Draw Near
Anima Christi (Frisina)
Panis Angelicus
Questions?
If you have any questions about the music selections, feel free to contact our Music Program Director, Kelsey LaCour, by email at [email protected], or via phone at 301-537-9101.
Other questions? Please contact the Parish Office at 386-752-4470.
Other questions? Please contact the Parish Office at 386-752-4470.
