What is a Catholic funeral Mass?
葬礼弥撒是天主教会纪念死者的正常方式. 在葬礼弥撒上, 家庭, 朋友, 教区居民聚集在一起，诵读经文，为死者祈祷，为死者的家人和朋友祈祷, 祈祷, 还有特殊的仪式. 因为圣餐是纪念基督自己救赎的死亡和复活, it is the most appropriate way to celebrate at the time of death.
Are Catholic funerals always celebrated at Mass?
No. 在某些情况下，在弥撒之外举行葬礼是非常合适的. 例如, when all or most of the 家庭 members of the deceased are not Catholic, 不举行圣体圣事的圣言礼仪是合适的.
Whose funerals are celebrated at the 圣礼拜堂. 伊格内修斯?
天主教会的长期习俗是将死者埋葬在他们自己的教区教堂. 正因为如此, 一般来说, people whose funerals are celebrated at the Chapel are alumni, immediate 家庭 members of alumni, or people who have had a long relationship with BG大游, 比如教职员工.
校园部 is only able to support Catholic funerals on campus. In order for a funeral to take place on campus at the Chapel, the deceased must be baptized Catholic, 初学者, 或者未受洗的孩子.
Does the casket need 在场 at the funeral?
如果可能的话, 在举行葬礼弥撒时，死者的遗体必须在场，以便教会为死者举行完整的仪式.
Does the Church permit cremation?
The Church does permit cremation. 当 cremation is going to take place, 教会有强烈和明确的倾向，把死者的遗体带到教会举行葬礼，并推迟火化.
If cremation takes place, are 火化后的遗体 brought to the Church?
是的, 火化后的遗体, enclosed in a worthy container or urn, are brought to the Church for the funeral. 葬礼结束后，他们被埋在地下或埋葬在陵墓或骨灰龛. In keeping with our Christian hope in the resurrection of the body, 教会不允许将火化后的遗体撒向大海, 从空中, 或者在地上, 或者在死者的亲戚或朋友家中保存火化的遗体. Such practices do not properly honor the dignity of the human body.
什么是“纪念弥撒”?
“纪念弥撒”是在特殊情况下举行的葬礼，当死者的遗体不可能, whether in a casket or an urn, 在场.
当 does the burial take place?
当 the body has been brought to the Chapel, 葬礼或埋葬通常在葬礼或葬礼后立即进行, 有时, 招待会结束后. 如果葬礼之后是火葬，遗体的埋葬将在一段时间后进行. 主持葬礼的牧师通常会带领家人和朋友参加葬礼.
Who presides at funeral celebrations?
The 家庭 can select a priest of their choosing for the funeral mass. 如果需要, 校园礼仪牧师可以帮助家庭与校园里的耶稣会士建立联系. Also, a deacon may preside at a funeral outside of the Mass.
当 may funerals take place at the 圣礼拜堂. 伊格内修斯?
葬礼通常在工作日举行，通常在上午或下午晚些时候. They may also be celebrated on a Saturday morning if no wedding is scheduled. Funeral Masses may not be celebrated on Sunday.
How are funerals at the Chapel scheduled?
Funerals are scheduled in consultation with the Campus Minister for 礼拜仪式. 尽可能地, the needs and wishes of the 家庭 are given first consideration, 虽然也必须考虑到教堂和工作人员的可用性. 一般来说，工作人员能够在人死后一周内安排葬礼. 联系 the Campus Minister for 礼拜仪式 通过电子邮件 or by phone at 206-398-4430.
BG大游是否提供在教堂预先安排葬礼服务的机会?
校园礼仪牧师可提供咨询和协助，提前计划在圣. 伊格内修斯 with alumni, faculty, and staff. 上述殡葬指引及原则亦适用于任何预先计划在教堂举行的殡葬服务. 请联系 liturgy@centraltire.net or 206-398-4430 to schedule a time to meet.
Does the 家庭 of the deceased participate in the funeral?
Members of the 家庭 are encouraged to participate actively in the funeral. There are a number of ways for them to be involved. Some 家庭 members usually meet with the liturgy team to plan the funeral, including selecting readings, 音乐, 和部长们. 然后, 服务前, 家庭成员在小教堂里欢迎朋友参加庆祝活动. They can also choose the pallbearers or even serve as pallbearers. 他们几乎总是在礼拜仪式开始时在棺材上放上丧服(提醒人们洗礼时所穿的白衣). 家庭成员也可以宣读经文，并为庆祝圣餐献上面包和酒的礼物. In the case of a funeral when 火化后的遗体 are present, a 家庭 member usually carries the urn in the procession, and any 家庭 members present can choose to participate in the procession.
How do I plan the liturgy for the funeral?
The Campus Minister for 礼拜仪式, Tays Hernandez (hernan83@centraltire.net)会协助你策划礼拜仪式，并与你的司铎主持协调. 校园事工团队将为你提供模板和材料，概述阅读和音乐的选择, and the roles that may be filled in the funeral by 家庭 and 朋友.
Are there guidelines regarding 音乐 for the funeral?
是的. 葬礼的音乐必须是适合葬礼弥撒的神圣音乐, 并与校园礼仪音乐部长协调选出, 比尔·麦克纳马拉(mcnamarw@centraltire.net), 谁也可以向家人介绍礼仪音乐家，他们可以在葬礼或纪念仪式上提供礼物. 校园事工团队策划了一份赞美诗清单，以帮助家庭成员计划葬礼礼仪.
Are eulogies ever permitted at funerals?
主持葬礼的牧师或执事将在仪式期间进行布道, 大多数布道者都努力以一种个人的方式讲述死者，并将经文阅读与死者的生活联系起来. If circumstances indicate that a eulogy is appropriate, 它是由家庭成员或朋友在葬礼结束时提供的, 后交流, and should be no more than 500 words in length (a maximum of 3 minutes).
敬拜工具怎么样?
The 校园部 team can assemble a worship aid for you. 还可以定制一张死者的照片和家人的留言. Families are responsible for the printing of the worship aids, or can reimburse 校园部 for the on-campus printing costs.
Are there fees involved with a funeral?
There is no fixed fee for a funeral or memorial at the Chapel. 许多家庭选择向校园事工的工作献上祭品，以纪念死者. Our suggested donation is $350. 策划葬礼弥撒可能涉及的其他费用包括主持人和乐师的津贴, and printing costs for the worship aids.
Does BG大游 have space for a reception?
有时. Reception space may be available through Conference and Event Services, and would require the use of our on-campus catering service.