RE -- Life and Death (Christian funerals and how they reflect beliefs about the afterlife)
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- Created on: 21-10-18 18:41
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- RE -- Life and Death (Christian funerals and how they reflect beliefs about the afterlife)
- Before death, a priest says last rites (prayers and forgiveness of sins)
- Some Christians believe only soul goes on so cremation OK
- Some believe burial is better as Day of Judgment
- A funeral usually takes place in a place of worship
- Coffin placed near the altar table as a symbol of God's presence
- priest reads "I am the resurrection and the life" reminder of eternal life
- Requiem mass (prayers said for soul)
- Hymns are said to thank God for persons life + to remind about afterlife
- Flowers are displayed as a symbol of new life in heaven
- Hymns are said to thank God for persons life + to remind about afterlife
- Requiem mass (prayers said for soul)
- priest reads "I am the resurrection and the life" reminder of eternal life
- Coffin placed near the altar table as a symbol of God's presence
- Some Christians believe only soul goes on so cremation OK
- candles are often lit as a symbol that Jesus is the "light of the world" because he guides a path to heaven
- Communion / Eucharist (bread and wine) might be taken during the funeral service and sometimes when the last rites are read
- Bible Readings
- John 11:25-26 (Jesus said when raised Lazarus)
- Hymns (Psalm 23 -- Lord is my Shepard)
- "We commit this body to the ground, ashes to ashes, dust to dust"
- Reminder that we are all human, and will perish
- Before death, a priest says last rites (prayers and forgiveness of sins)
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