NEWMAN CATHOLIC STUDENT CENTER - NIU CHRIST THE TEACHER UNIVERSITY PARISH
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Funeral Mass Planning

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Funeral Mass
Funerals are typically arranged through the Funeral Homes that are chosen by the families.
Funeral Mass Planning
Christ the Teacher has liturgy guidelines to follow in order to celebrate the Funeral Mass in the Catholic Church and more specifically within the Rockford Diocese. 
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Readings for Mass

​Please choose one of the following readings from each section. Click on the button to open the file.
First Reading
​Old Testament
Responsorial Psalm
Second Reading 
​New Testament
Gospel Reading
Prayers of the Faithful
Family members or friends of the deceased are encouraged to proclaim the first two readings.  Generally, it is good to select a person who has some public speaking experience to proclaim the readings.  The priest or deacon always proclaims the Gospel.  If you wish to use a favorite Scripture reading not listed here, the reading must first be approved by our pastor, and the translation must be taken from the Catholic “New American Bible”. ​

Music for Mass

The table below contain songs permitted during the funeral Mass. This is just to give you an idea of what the song sounds like.  Click on the name of the song to listen. It will open in a new window. Close that window to get back to this page.  Please choose 5 songs.   

Newman Center has musicians available for hire, including singers, instrumentalists and piano accompanists. If you would like to have musicians take part in the funeral Mass who are not from Newman, those musicians must be approved by the Director of Music. In general, there must be a musician selected from Newman.  If you have special requests for other songs, please email or call to arrange a meeting with the music director  music@newmanniu.org or 815-787-7700)
Amazing Grace
Ave Maria
​Be Not Afraid
Be Thou My Vision
Behold The Lamb
Blest Are They
Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled
Eat this Bread
Eye Has Not Seen
God of Day and God of Darkness
Hail Mary, Gentle Woman
Here I am Lord
Holy God, We Praise Thy Name
Hosea
How Great Thou Art
I am the Bread of Life
I Have Loved You
I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say
I Know that my Redeemer Lives
Irish Blessing
Jesus, Remember Me
Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
Let There Be Peace on Earth
Lord of the Dance
Love Devine, All Loves Excelling
Make Me a Channel of Your Peace
May the Angels Lead you into Paradise
Morning Has Broken
Now We Remain
On Eagle's Wings
One Bread, One Body
​Shelter Me O God
Shepherd of Souls
Taste and See
​The Guardians Farewell
The King of Love, My Shepherd Is
​​We Remember
We Shall Rise Again
We Walk by Faith
You are Mine
You are Near
You Satisfy the Hungry Heart
We ask that you give all fees to the Sacristan or Priest before the Mass begins.  If you are working with a Funeral Home, they will take care of these details.  The fees are below:
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$100 for the Priest Stipend
$100 for the Organist
$100 for the Cantor
$100 for the Instrumentalist, if applicable
$10 each for the two Altar Servers

Thank you for using our on-line guide to assist us in planning the funeral Mass for your loved one. God Bless

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512 Normal Rd
DeKalb, IL 60115

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Telephone:
815-787-7770

​Fax:
​815-758-2053

Office Hours

M-F: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Closed 12-1 for Mass & Lunch

Email:         officemanager@newmanniu.org

  • Home
    • Contact Us
    • History of Newman
    • Alumni
    • Photo Tour
    • Prayer Wall
    • Homilies
    • Meals for the Priests
    • Directions
    • Rockford Diocese
  • Newman Catholic Student Center
    • Newman Center
    • Events & Calendar
    • NIK
    • FOCUS
    • Campus Housing
  • Christ The Teacher
    • Events & Calendar
    • Liturgy & Music
    • Young Adults
    • Safe Environment - Virtus
  • Sacraments
    • Baptism
    • Eucharist
    • Reconciliation
    • Confirmation
    • Marriage >
      • Wedding Preparation
      • Wedding Music Choices
      • Readings For Wedding Ceremony
    • Anointing of the Sick
    • Vocations
    • Funeral Mass Planning
  • Faith Formation
    • Adult Bible Study
    • Adult Faith Formation
    • Children's Faith Formation
    • Youth Ministry
    • RCIA
    • Eucharistic Revival
  • Ministries
    • Hope Haven
    • St Vincent dePaul Society
    • Feed my starving children
    • Communion to homebound
    • We Care Pregnancy
    • Hope for Haitians
    • Knit for the Needy
    • Bless the Animals
    • Acts of Love
    • Acts of Mercy
    • Keep it Clean
    • Thanksgiving baskets
    • Giving Tree
  • Bulletins
  • Donate