Parish training upholds dignity in Catholic funeral care
A Catholic parish in Central Java recently hosted a special training to equip volunteers in caring for the deceased with dignity and reverence, in line with Church teachings.
Apr 25, 2025
CENTRAL JAVA: A Catholic parish in Central Java recently hosted a special training to equip volunteers in caring for the deceased with dignity and reverence, in line with Church teachings.
Held at St Paul’s Church, Kleco Parish, in collaboration with Brayat Minulyo Hospital, the “Catholic-standard Funeral Care Training” drew over 90 participants from 51 communities. Organised by the Pangruktilaya Ministry, the programme aimed to blend practical skills with spiritual formation for end-of-life ministry.
“Funeral care is a noble ministry,” said Fr Aloysius Kriswinarto MSF, parish priest. “Volunteers help the deceased prepare to meet the Lord.”
The training emphasised theological reflections, privacy, respect for grieving families, and included hands-on sessions. Volunteers were taught to pray during the rites and address the deceased gently, acknowledging the sacredness of the moment.
With new insights and skills, participants left with a deeper commitment to serve with compassion, honouring life even in death. --LiCAS News
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