To assist you with your funeral planning, please contact Veronica Kcomt-Wong at [email protected] or leave a message at the Parish Office at (905)294-5955 .
About the Christian Funeral
The celebration of the Christian funeral brings hope and consolation to the living. While proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ and witnessing to Christian hope in the resurrection, the funeral rites also recall to all who take part in them God's mercy and judgement and meet the human need to turn always to God in times of crisis.
The Order of the Christian Funeral
The Order of Christian Funerals, published in 1990 by the Canadian Bishops, guides the Catholic community with specific rites and prayers to express consolation to those who grieve, to give thanks to God for the blessings received by and through the deceased and to ask God for mercy on all sinners. It is designed to help confront death in light of the life, suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus.
Funerals for Catholics have three distinct parts:
The VigilFor more information, visit the section on the Order of Christian Funeral at Catholic Cemeteries & Funeral Services website.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Resources
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