Catholic participation in a non-Catholic funeral

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Can my husband (Catholic) be a reader at his grandmother’s funeral tomorrow (First Congregational Church). My gut says “no”, but I can’t seem to find specific info on what the Catholic church’s policy is on this. Help!
 
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Youngcatholic:
Can my husband (Catholic) be a reader at his grandmother’s funeral tomorrow (First Congregational Church). My gut says “no”, but I can’t seem to find specific info on what the Catholic church’s policy is on this. Help!
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Yes he can. He is being asked to do this only for the funeral. To be asked to do this on a regular basis at the Sunday liturgy that would include a fake Sacrament of communion would be different. In addition he has a “good reason” due to the family relationship.
 
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Yes he can. He is being asked to do this only for the funeral. To be asked to do this on a regular basis at the Sunday liturgy that would include a fake Sacrament of communion would be different. In addition he has a “good reason” due to the family relationship.
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Also, if invited during funeral to take part in recieving communion (as Br. Rich points out this is not a vaild Sacrament) he could just remain seated.

The protestant funerals I have attended will announce that all christians are welcome to share in communion. This is only a symbolic act on their part.

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Youngcatholic:
Can my husband (Catholic) be a reader at his grandmother’s funeral tomorrow (First Congregational Church). My gut says “no”, but I can’t seem to find specific info on what the Catholic church’s policy is on this. Help!
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While my response is not timely, and two correct replies have been posted, this may be helpful to others for future use.

The Pontifical Council on Promoting Christian unity, “Directory for the Application of Principles and Norms on Ecumenism,” 1993:

“Sharing in Non-Sacramental Liturgical Worship

“116. By liturgical worship is meant worship carried out according to books, prescriptions and customs of a Church or ecclesial Community, presided over by a minister or delegate of that Church or Community. This liturgical worship may be of a non-sacramental kind, or may be the celebration of one or more of the Christian sacraments. The concern here is non-sacramental worship.
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“118. In liturgical celebrations taking place in other Churches and ecclesial Communities, Catholics are encouraged to take part in the psalms, responses, hymns and common actions of the Church in which they are guests. If invited by their hosts, they may read a lesson or preach.“
 
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