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We believe that this call to eternal life begins for all Christians in the waters of baptism. Nevertheless, for those family and friends who are bereaved there is sadness in parting, and death when it comes, even when it has been expected, such as after a long illness, always leaves a sense of loss and shock. The Catholic Church has over many centuries developed a rich tradition in its liturgy for funerals. The liturgy seeks to balance the need to console those who are mourning the hope in Christ who is our “life and our resurrection”. The Catholic funeral rites commend the deceased to the mercy of God, as we give thanks to God for the life of a Christian we pray that God may forgive whatever sins the deceased may have committed through human weakness.\nGod wanted to save us by plunging to the bottom of the abyss of death himself so that every one even the one who has fallen so low that they can no longer see the sky may find and take hold of the hand of God. Pope Benedict XVI\nMany of the symbols used during the funeral liturgy reflect the sacrament of Baptism – it is through Baptism that our loved one has already shared Christ’s death and resurrection. At the Funeral Mass we offer worship, praise and thanksgiving to God, we are strengthened by our belief in the resurrection and find strength and consolation through our faith in God.\u000b\u000bThe Reception of the Deceased at the entrance to the church is a reminder that the church is the home of all Christians. At Baptism, we were received at the same door and the sprinkling of holy water at this time reminds us of the person's Baptism and initiation into the community of faith.\u000b\u000bThe Placing of the Pall on the casket serves to remind us of the white garment received at Baptism.\u000b\u000bThe Paschal Candle reminds us of Christ, the Light of the World, His victory over sin and death and of our share in that victory by virtue of our baptism. The Paschal candle reminds us of the Easter vigil, the night when we await the Lord's resurrection and when new light for the living and the dead is kindled.\u000b\u000bIncense is used during the final commendation at the Funeral Mass as a sign of honour to the body of the deceased, which through baptism became the temple of the Holy Spirit. It is also a sign of our prayers for the deceased rising to our Lord and as a symbol of farewell.\u000b\u000bThe Cross that is usually placed in or on the casket is a reminder that we, as Christians, were marked with the cross in baptism and through Jesus' suffering on the cross, we are brought to his resurrection.\u000b\u000bWhite Vestments, the colour used through the Easter season of the Church are worn by the presiding priest as an expression of Christian joy.\nThe Readings, Prayers and Psalms proclaim to us the promise of eternal life, convey the hope of being gathered together again in God's kingdom and support the witness of Christian life. Family members also have the choice of choosing the readings and the psalm appropriate for their loved one. During the Funeral Mass a total of three readings are recommended. Family or friends of the deceased are welcome to proclaim the first two readings while the priest or deacon proclaims the Gospel.\u000b\u000bThe Presentation of the Gifts is the ritual in which bread, wine and water are brought to the altar. Family members or friends of the deceased are invited to serve as gift bearers and in so doing serve as a reminder to all present of our commitment to become what we will soon share – the Body and Blood of Christ.\u000b\u000bThe Final Commendation at the end of Mass expresses our farewell and shows honour to one of its members, a temple of the Holy Spirit, before the body is buried. 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