For more than thirty years, nearly one million bereaved Catholic families have found comfort and guidance in Through Death to Life by the late Msgr. Joseph M. Champlin. This trusted Catholic funeral planning resource brings together the official liturgical texts, approved lectionary readings, and prayers needed to prepare and celebrate a Catholic Funeral Mass.
Designed to assist grieving families as well as priests, deacons, and pastoral ministers, this accessible and easy-to-use guide helps families thoughtfully select readings, prayers, and liturgical options that are meaningful for honoring a loved one.
This updated edition includes:
- All required changes from the 2011 Roman Missal
- Official lectionary readings approved for Funeral Masses
- Pertinent texts from the Order of Christian Funerals
- A comprehensive funeral planning selection sheet
- A pastoral introduction offering comfort and encouragement
- An appendix explaining Catholic teaching on cremation
The included selection worksheet allows families to record their chosen readings and prayers for easy sharing with clergy and funeral coordinators.
An invaluable resource for Catholic funeral planning, parish bereavement ministries, funeral homes, clergy, and grieving families.
Through Death to Life Details:
- Catholic funeral planning guide
- Author: Msgr. Joseph M. Champlin
- Includes approved Funeral Mass readings and prayers
- Updated for the 2011 Roman Missal
- Contains texts from the Order of Christian Funerals
- Includes family planning worksheet
- Appendix on Catholic teaching regarding cremation
- Helpful for priests, deacons, pastoral ministers, and families
