Tag Archives: Catholicism

The Traditions and Customs of Catholic Funeral Mass

What to expect from a mass and which traditions you should follow
Posted on August 17, 2017 by Debra L. Stang (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

When I worked as a hospice social worker, the care team often attended the funerals of clients who had died. I saw many ceremonies that were beautiful and meaningful, but the one that touched me most was the Catholic funeral … Continue reading →

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“Let’s be serious, isn’t every Friday ‘Good Friday?'”

- Unknown
Posted on April 3, 2015 by Marissa Abruzzini (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
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Last Rites: A Catholic Send-Off

A look at the religion's final prayer procession for the dying
Posted on March 5, 2015 by MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Catholicism has never been number-shy in its teachings. Confess a sin? Ten Hail Marys. Looking to convert? Get ready for a slew of Sunday or Bible school classes, then 1. Baptism, 2. Confirmation, and 3. First Communion. If your list … Continue reading →

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Guatemalan Funeral Traditions

A look into traditional Guatemalan beliefs about death and funerals
Posted on June 12, 2014 by Zoë Byrne (Editor in Chief, SevenPonds)

Guatemalans follow many traditional Catholic customs regarding death and funerals. When a person dies, there is a sense of urgency to prepare and bury the body. Shortly after a death, someone arrives to prepare for a burial by bathing and … Continue reading →

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Italian Funeral Traditions

A look into Italian cultural beliefs about death and funeral traditions
Posted on February 27, 2014 by Zoë Byrne (Editor in Chief, SevenPonds)

As a culture, Italians are often inclined towards heavily theatrical rituals when it comes to major life events. Death and funerals, however, are exceptions: these focus more on the seriousness and the finality of death. Informed by the teachings of Catholicism, the … Continue reading →

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“All for Now,” by Joseph Di Prisco

A Novel About Life After Death, More or Less
Posted on February 17, 2012 by Antal Polony (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

    Brother Stephen dies suddenly. That’s when matters get more complicated. During a meeting of school administrators, Brother Stephen, the main character of Joseph di Prisco’s novel, All for Now, monk at a Catholic Seminary and a teacher in the … Continue reading →

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