A Liturgy For The Families And The Community Of The Terminally Ill

The following liturgy is designed for use of those who suffer along with the terminally ill. It is designed both to allow for prayers to be offered for the sick and their families or support communities and for the hope of Christ to be proclaimed. Introduction Settings. There are several possible settings for a ritual of this type. They include but are not limited to the parish, the hospital, and the home. Parish Setting. Staff members associated with the parish health-care ministry will probably not be familiar with the persons for whom and with whom these rituals might be celebrated. Such persons could be invited to participate in a celebration of the sacrament offered only for people confronted with the terminal illness of a loved one. They in turn might be encouraged to invite friends and associates. Another alternative is to announce the celebration of the sacrament to the entire parish community so that as many persons as possible might be present in prayerful support of …