Read the Catechism in a Year
Day 217 - Why have a Christian funeral?
What is the purpose of a Christian funeral?
A Christian funeral is a service performed by the Christian community for the benefit of its dead. It expresses the sorrow of the survivors, yet it always has a Paschal character. Ultimately, we die in Christ so as to celebrate with him the feast of the Resurrection. (YOUCAT question 278)
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