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I am assuming that you are speaking of cards connected with the Roman Catholic service, the Mass. This is really a matter of conscience for you. The Church does not actually specify what one can do with those cards. Quite often they feature Holy pictures and Scriptural references. Many people keep these cards but if they are no longer of any value to you may dispose of them in any way you see fit. I know it may feel 'wrong' to throw them in the garbage but in the end they are really only paper with written and pictorial matter attached. If you feel uncomfortable about disposing of them, you might consider giving them to friends or others who may like them. You might also consider leaving them on the pews in the church because others may take them. You might also consider donating them to a charitable institution (Roman Catholic or otherwise) for resale because the money gained from the sale will assist them greatly in their charitable activities.
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∙ 12y agoIf they are specific card - say from a funeral, I would ask if the family of the deceased wants them; if they are just holy Cards, with prayers or whatnot, you could ask a local sister, or a Catholic school if they could use them.
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Do you send a thank you card for funeral mass cards?
No, it is not necessary to send a Thank You Card for a a funeral mass card.
What is proper funeral etiquette for in lui of flowers?
I (we) are terribly sorry for your loss. Please accept my (our) condolences. Sign Here
What is the meal called after a funeral?
It is usually called a funeral supper or Memorial supper. The custom might be an arcane hawking-back to the Biblical Last Supper- a common enough theme for prayer cards, mass cards, etc.
Can you send a mass card after the funeral is over?
One should distinguish between Mass Cards and Prayer cards. a mass card is specifically an offer for a Mass ( Roman Catholic service in church) to be performed in honor of the deceased. This is not necessarily the actual requiem mass which there would be only one surch service. If someone only found out about the death after the funeral was over- which can happen-look at communications breakdowns following Hurricanes, or other combinations of accidents and communications failures- the proper course of action. One should not confuse- but many do, actual Mass cards with the smaller prayer cards which have usually, the basic facts of the deceased ( life dates, usually sometimes a picture- and usually the 23Rd Psalm or some other prayer, hence the term prayer card. these are mass-produced ( no pun intended) by the Funeral homes ( actually by affiliated printers) and are distributed gratis at the funeral parlors. They usually have religious themes. ( for example a portrait of a historical Nun) or Praying hands, etc, but are not necessarily actual Mass Cards. these things are in no way admission tickets or passes to funeral events, by the way, souvenirs, yes. so get it straight. Mass Cards and Prayer cards are two different entities
What is the name for a funeral mass?
In the Catholic church the alternate name for a funeral Mass would be: Requiem Mass or even referred to as an: Ecclesiastical Funeral.
What is the card passed out at funerals called?
They are memorial or prayer cards, usually wallet-sized with either a religious picture or a small photo of the deceased, and the life dates, funeral data( parlor involved, grave site, etc) and usually as the name implies a prayer such as the famous 23Rd Psalm. Sometimes incorrectly called Mass Cards- This refers to a specific pledge for a Roman Catholic Mass offering and the term like many others is freely tossed around. the standard funeral prayer card is NOT STRICTLY SPEAKING a mass card, doubtlesas people will wave this flag (half mast we presume) of convenience.
Name of funeral mass?
The name of the (catholic) funeral mass is: Requiem (Latin for eternal "rest").
What rite is Psalm 23 usually recited?
Funerals. Just look at any prayer cards offered by Funeral homes- popularily and somewhat erroneously called Mass Cards. a mass card is a promise an actual Mass will be offered for the deceased. a Prayer card merely has the necessary obituary type facts and dates. and usually the 23rd Psalm or some other appropriate prayer.Prayer cards are wallet sized, mass cards are much larger, usually.
Where do you get a mass card?
You can obtain a mass card from a local Catholic church or a religious bookstore. Some funeral homes also provide mass cards for purchase. Additionally, you may be able to order a mass card online from Catholic websites or retailers.
Could a funeral mass be conducted in a an undertakers?
Generally speaking, No, a mass is performed in a Church and is a Requiem Mass -for the repose of the deceased. Prayers and rosaries can be recitated at a Funeral Parlor and there are no restrictions on this. Do not confuse with so-called Mass Cards- the term has been distorted to include commercial mourning cars issued by the Undertakers and usually bearing prayers such as the 23Rd Psalm. The real mass cards are issued with the understanding that a Mass will be said-performed by a Priest, not necessarily at the funeral. People use the term Mass Cards for both usages, a bit like (Two-Blocked) as an inaccurate synonym for ( Half-Mast) of course the Fraction On/Half is written one over two and maybe that is where (Two-Blocked) came from. Half-way up is at least accurate. Two blocked originally meant the top of the mast- the pulley-blocks and tackles were touching and is still used in this sense with signal flags and cranes.
What is the name of the booklet handed out at funerals?
Prayer cards or so-called Mass Cards are usually distributed gratis at the funeral parlor and are usually one card- with a commentary on the deceased- life dates, sometimes a picture- and on the back a copy of the 23 Rd Psalm or some similar funerary prayer or passage. actually a Mass card is a certificate for a mass for the dead and is larger, maybe 5X7 or larger. prayer cards are wallet-sized.
What is the meaning of there will be no formal visitation after a funeral mass?
There will be not formal further viewing of the body, which will be directly conveyed to the cemetery after the funeral mass- this case is closed, pun intended.
