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Darlene
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| Location: | Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania USA |
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| First Name: | Darlene | | Gender: | Female | | Faith History: | Christian, trusting His love and forgiveness |
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Posted: Tue Jan 23rd, 2007 01:59 pm |
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Hello Again,
The other day in RCIA I brought up the subject of cremation, with the belief that Catholics do not support and bury their dead. The director of the RCIA program said that I was misinformed. The Catholic Church does allow for cremation because anything that is blessed or consecrated is able to be destroyed through burial, consumation of fire, and one other thing that I can't remember. Is this true?
Darlene
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The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. II Corinthians 13:14
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CajunRick
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| Joined: | Fri Sep 29th, 2006 |
| Location: | Houma, Louisiana USA |
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| First Name: | Rick (& Kermie) | | Gender: | Male | | Faith History: | Lifetime Catholic, Latin Rite |
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Posted: Tue Jan 23rd, 2007 04:01 pm |
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Darlene wrote: The other day in RCIA I brought up the subject of cremation, with the belief that Catholics do not support and bury their dead. The director of the RCIA program said that I was misinformed. The Catholic Church does allow for cremation because anything that is blessed or consecrated is able to be destroyed through burial, consumation of fire, and one other thing that I can't remember. Is this true?
I'm not sure exactly what you're asking because your question seems a little contradictory, but the fact is that the Catholic Church allows cremation as long as the intention is not contrary to the belief in the resurrection of the body.
For example, if the reason for cremation is a belief that it will prevent God from reassembling the body for resurrection on the last day, cremation is not allowed.
But assuming that is not the case, cremation is permitted. The ashes must be treated with the same respect as the body. They must be respected and interred. We are not allowed to keep them on our mantle, or scatter them, or wear them as jewelry, or have them shot into outer space.
The rules are rather specific so if there's any doubt, a priest should be consulted. Most people cremate remains because it's cheaper, and that's perfectly acceptable. My wife and I have decided that we want our bodies donated to a medical school, and our daughter has been instructed that she is to donate a specific memorial to our church parish in our name instead of paying for a tomb, and she has agreed.
Everyone should make plans for the disposition of their remains to be certain they are handled in accord with the Church teachings, and that there won't be squabbles and disagreements that will tear the family apart. Also, prior arrangements make sure the family will not make decisions out of guilt or grief that could cost thousands of dollars extra
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Understanding is the reward of faith. Therefore seek not to understand that you may believe, but believe that you may understand. - Augustine
Rick Luquette
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