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Session One From Policy to Practice

Session One From Policy to Practice. Archdiocese of Dublin Funeral Ministry. Implementing Diocesan Policy. Rites to ACCOMPANY. The Christian community accompanies people through providing a ritual framework These Rites are acts of public worship

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Session One From Policy to Practice

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  1. Session OneFrom Policy to Practice Archdiocese of Dublin Funeral Ministry Implementing Diocesan Policy

  2. Rites to ACCOMPANY • The Christian community accompanies people through providing a ritual framework • These Rites are acts of public worship • Three elements are involved in this accompaniment • God is praised • The Resurrection of Jesus is proclaimed • Conveying the hope of being gathered together again in God’s kingdom • Prayers are offered • For the soul of the deceased person • Their body is honoured • The bereaved are consoled

  3. The primary purpose of the Rites • Enrichment: of those bereaved and the community • Creating space: to express grief • Celebrating: the life and memory of the person

  4. Initial steps and stages

  5. Support in making choices • Enable the bereaved family • Help them to become aware of the liturgical possibilities • To discern what is the most appropriate • OCF 7: Involve the family - 3 options: choice of texts and rites, selection of music, designation of liturgical ministers

  6. The Role of the Funeral Director • Assist the bereaved after the moment of death until after the burial or cremation • Twofold role: • Care of the body of the deceased • Care of the family of the deceased BY co-ordinating funeral arrangements • Some things to keep in mind: • Changes in society, availability of ministers, family living abroad, etc. • These will influence funeral arrangements • Funeral Directors are strongly encouraged to advise the family to discuss possibilities with the Priest and Funeral Ministry Team

  7. Words of Appreciation • Not part of the Rite • But a local CUSTOM • Key guidelines • 1. Sensitivity • 2. Uplifting and Charitable • 3. A spirit of appreciation • It is essential that the family are given guidelines for this • BASIC GUIDELINES • First, this is not an obligatory aspect • Families should feel free not to have one • Keep it brief • No more than five minutes • Written down • Delivered by one person • Mention only tribute to the deceased and thanks for those who have helped or supported the family • APPROPRIATE TIMES for this: • At the Reception of the Body • At the conclusion of the Funeral Mass • At the Crematorium or Graveside

  8. REFLECT and CHAT • 1. How do people find out about arranging a Funeral in the parish if they have a bereavement? • 2. What would initial steps and stages of support look like in your parish context?

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