banner

Phone: (407) 699-5683 Fax: (407) 699-8408
Email: ststephen@st-stephen.com

 

Scripture Readings for a Funeral
 

Readings

First reading from the Old Testament for funerals:
Please choose one: Other Old Testament readings are also available
Wisdom 3:1-9 First reading from the Old Testament for funerals
Isaiah 25: 6a, 7-9 A reading from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah


Responsorial Psalms: The Psalm is sung by the cantor or soloist, so it needs to be chosen with the assistance of the music director or funeral coordinator. Many other psalms are also available

  • The Lord is my shepherd. (Psalm 23)
  • To you, O God, I lift up my soul. (Psalm 25)
  • The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? (Psalm 27)

Choices for the optional Second Reading from the New Testament; you may choose one or omit this step
*Other New Testament readings are also available

2 Timothy 4: 6-8 A reading from the Letter of St. Paul to Timothy
1 John 3: 1-2 A reading from the first letter of St. John

Gospel for funerals; please choose one
*Other Gospel readings are also available
John 14: 1-6 A reading from the holy Gospel according to St. John
Matthew 11: 25- 30 A reading from the holy Gospel according to St. Matthew

For access to the complete list of possible readings, click here.

Download all information in Adobe PDF Format

Back to Information Page