FINAL COMMENDATION AND FAREWELL
Cel :
With faith in Jesus Christ , we reverently bring the body of Maree 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 her a merciful judgement and forgive all her sins . May Christ the Good Shepherd , lead her safely home to be at peace with God our Father . And may she be happy forever with all the saints in the presence of the Eternal King .
When Maree was baptised 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 we may also share in the death of Jesus , in order that we may also share in his resurrection .
In memory of Maree ’ s baptism , we use this Holy Water , and call on the Lord Jesus to welcome her in to the glory of eternal life .
Cel : Saints of God , come to her aid !
Come to meet her , Angels of the Lord ! All : Receive her soul and present her 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 her soul and present her to God the Most High .
Cel : Give her eternal rest , O Lord , And may your light shine upon her forever .
All : Receive her soul and present her to God the Most High .