Liturgy of the Word - Funeral Worship Aid Template

Aug 31, 2026

Structured for a Catholic Mass of Christian Burial, this worship aid template guides the full liturgy from introductory rites through the liturgy of the Eucharist and final commendation. It includes placeholders for scripture citations, reader names, hymns, prayers, and optional eulogy, as well as instructions such as sprinkling with holy water, incensing of the body, and guidance for non-Catholics to request a blessing. Suitable for planning a funeral liturgy at St. Dominic Catholic Church.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryForms

FormatDOCX

Pages2

Reading Time1 min

AccessFree to download

Introductory Rites

Greeting and Sprinkling with Holy Water

Placing of the Pall

Entrance Procession - Hymn

Opening Prayer

Liturgy of the Word

Old Testament Reading

Responsorial Psalm

New Testament Reading

Gospel and Homily

General Intercessions

Liturgy of the Eucharist

Procession with the Gifts

Eucharistic Prayer

Lord’s Prayer and Sign of Peace

Fraction Rite / Lamb of God

Communion Procession and Communion Hymn

Prayer after Communion

Final Commendation

Optional Eulogy

Incensing of the Body

Invitation to Prayer and Song of Farewell

Prayer of Commendation

Recessional and Final Hymn

Funeral Details

FAQs

What sections are included in the Mass of Christian Burial liturgy?

The template covers Introductory Rites, the Liturgy of the Word, the Liturgy of the Eucharist, and the Final Commendation, ending with the recessional and final hymn.

Where should the scripture citations and reader names be filled in?

Placeholders are provided for the Old Testament reading, Responsorial Psalm, New Testament reading, and Gospel, along with fields for the reader’s name for each part.

Is an eulogy required in this worship aid?

No. The eulogy is marked as optional, with a placeholder for the eulogist’s name if one person speaks before the final commendation begins.

Aug 31, 2026

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