The adaptations for use in church are highlighted in red, Optional additions are marked { }

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Sign of the Cross

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Greeting

Sprinkling with Holy Water, Entrance Procession with or without signing/music, Placing of the Pall and Christian Symbols

Opening prayer

LITURGY OF THE WORD

First Reading

Psalm

{Second Reading}

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Gospel

Homily

Prayers of Intercession

Our Father

Concluding Prayer

Simple Eulogy or Words of Remembrance

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Concluding Blessing

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Where pastorally appropriate family and friends proclaim the Scripture Readings, Psalm and Prayers of Intercession. Should a deacon or priest be present they proclaim the gospel otherwise the person who is leading the prayer service does so.

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