FINAL COMMENDATION AND FAREWELL
Cel : With faith in Jesus Christ , we reverently bring the body of John , to be buried in its human imperfection . Let us pray with confidence to God , who gives life to all things , that He will raise this mortal body to the perfection and the company of the saints .
May God give him a merciful judgment and forgive all his sins . May Christ the Good Shepherd , lead him safely home to be at peace with God our Father . And may he / she be happy forever with all the saints in the presence of the Eternal King .
When John was baptised , he / she was baptised into the death of Christ . The Father has raised the Lord Jesus from the dead , and we too have been raised in Him to live a new life for God . Through baptism , we have shared in the death of Jesus in order that may also share in His resurrection .
In memory of John ’ s Baptism , we use this Holy Water , and call on the Lord Jesus to welcome him into the glory of eternal life .
Cel : Saints of God , come to his aid !
Come to meet him , Angels of the Lord ! All : Receive his soul and present him to God the Most High .
Cel : May Christ , who called you , take you to himself ,
May Angels lead you to Abraham ’ s side . All : Receive his soul and present him to God the Most High .
Cel : Give him eternal rest , O Lord , And may your light shine upon him forever .
All : Receive his soul and present him to God the Most High .