The approved lectionary readings for funeral masses can be found on the USCCB website. Links are given below. Please record the book, chapter and verses on your planning form.
Choose one Scripture for the first reading
- If the funeral mass is NOT during Easter Season, the first reading is from the Old Testament. Click here.
- If the funeral mass is during the Easter Season, the 50 days from Easter Sunday to Pentecost Sunday, the first reading is taken from the New Testament. Click here.
The second reading is chosen from the New Testament. Click here
The Gospel is chosen from Matthew, Mark, Luke or John. Click here.