Planning the Catholic Funeral by Terence P Curley
Presents a tool for the pastoral staff, lectors, musicians, and those who assist grieving family and friends to plan ministries that celebrate the death of a Christian in a meaningful and loving way. It allows those who are grieving, as well as those who are assisting them, to appreciate the funeral as a journey taken with the parish community.
As a resource to help a parish liturgy committee look at how funerals are conducted in the parish, Curley’s booklet could be very useful, encouraging the local Church to minister more directly to the communityMusic and Liturgy
Fr. Terence Curley’s latest book Planning the Catholic Funeral sets the guidelines for mourners to plan the rituals for a meaningful funeral and to celebrate the life of a loved one. His experience with ministering to the grieving shows readers the Catholic Church supports them in their time of loss. Stephen Bartholomew, R.F.D., R.E. Gately Funeral Home Melrose, Massachusetts
Father Curley has written a detailed and sensitive guide for implementing the Order of Christian Funerals both for those who are planning a funeral following the death of a loved one and for those who wish to plan far in advance of death. A lucid description of the roles of those who minister during the funeral journey and options are clearly presented. This book is a valuable asset to both the family and to anyone in the Ministry of Consolation who assists the family in the preparations for the prayerful and meaningful celebration of the funeral ritual. The potential for story telling and story writing help the grief process and this tool can be utilized in the teachable moments occasioned by a death. Appendices include a Scripture Selection Guide, a Music List, and a Summary of Requests and Information. This little book is a 'must' for ministers of consolation.Journey
The use of this book will give the bereaved families the solace necessary to accept death in a truly Christian manner.Catholic Library World
I would strongly recommend every funeral home obtain a copy and discuss it with their local Parish priest.The Australian Funeral Director
This booklet is an excellent guide provided by the Catholic Church to assist Catholic families in preparing a traditional Catholic funeral from the church.The Australian Funeral Director
Preparing a funeral liturgy means talking with a family that may not be able to communicate well through the grief or understand the process. Fr. Terence Curley's book Planning the Catholic Funeral is written in a workbook-like format that makes it easier for both priest and family to work with.Crux of the News
This is an invaluable resource for individuals and families, and a tremendously useful tool for parish staff involved in bereavement ministry.Carol Blank, Writing Works
Fr. Terence Curley’s latest book Planning the Catholic Funeral sets the guidelines for mourners to plan the rituals for a meaningful funeral and to celebrate the life of a loved one. His experience with ministering to the grieving shows readers the Catholic Church supports them in their time of loss. Stephen Bartholomew, R.F.D., R.E. Gately Funeral Home Melrose, Massachusetts
Father Curley has written a detailed and sensitive guide for implementing the Order of Christian Funerals both for those who are planning a funeral following the death of a loved one and for those who wish to plan far in advance of death. A lucid description of the roles of those who minister during the funeral journey and options are clearly presented. This book is a valuable asset to both the family and to anyone in the Ministry of Consolation who assists the family in the preparations for the prayerful and meaningful celebration of the funeral ritual. The potential for story telling and story writing help the grief process and this tool can be utilized in the teachable moments occasioned by a death. Appendices include a Scripture Selection Guide, a Music List, and a Summary of Requests and Information. This little book is a 'must' for ministers of consolation.Journey
The use of this book will give the bereaved families the solace necessary to accept death in a truly Christian manner.Catholic Library World
I would strongly recommend every funeral home obtain a copy and discuss it with their local Parish priest.The Australian Funeral Director
This booklet is an excellent guide provided by the Catholic Church to assist Catholic families in preparing a traditional Catholic funeral from the church.The Australian Funeral Director
Preparing a funeral liturgy means talking with a family that may not be able to communicate well through the grief or understand the process. Fr. Terence Curley's book Planning the Catholic Funeral is written in a workbook-like format that makes it easier for both priest and family to work with.Crux of the News
This is an invaluable resource for individuals and families, and a tremendously useful tool for parish staff involved in bereavement ministry.Carol Blank, Writing Works
Father Terence P. Curley, DMin, (1944-2016) was a pastor, educator, and licensed mental health counselor with over twenty-five years of experience ministering to the grieving. He was also an adjunct staff member of the Family Life Office of the Archdiocese of Boston. He has written numerous publications specializing in the area of separation and loss, including Planning the Catholic Funeral, published by Liturgical Press.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780814615249 |
| ISBN 10 | 0814615244 |
| Title | Planning the Catholic Funeral |
| Author | Terence P Curley |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Liturgical Press |
| Year published | 2005-07-01 |
| Number of pages | 48 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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