Is this proper Catholic form?

[Agape_Thom]

Recently my niece’s husband committed suicide. Before his untimely death I was not aware that he was Catholic. To the best of my knowledge he was not actively pursing his faith.
His wife and children are not Catholic.
His wake was held in the same Catholic church where he was baptized as a child. The funeral Mass followed there the next morning.
It is* my* understanding that although non-Catholics may attend Mass and may also take part in the recitation of prayers, they are not permitted to actively participate. I ask this question because at the time of the presentation of gifts his children (again, both non-Catholics), brought those gifts forward. Was this proper?

 

[Phemie]

Recently my niece’s husband committed suicide. Before his untimely death I was not aware that he was Catholic. To the best of my knowledge he was not actively pursing his faith.
His wife and children are not Catholic.
His wake was held in the same Catholic church where he was baptized as a child. The funeral Mass followed there the next morning.
It is* my* understanding that although non-Catholics may attend Mass and may also take part in the recitation of prayers, they are not permitted to actively participate. I ask this question because at the time of the presentation of gifts his children (again, both non-Catholics), brought those gifts forward. Was this proper?

At funerals and weddings, the norms on ecumenism allow for non-Catholics to participate as readers and in the way you describe as long as the bishop approves.

 

[Magdalen2013]

The only thing a non-Catholic can’t do is receive Communion. Often RCIA candidates are invited to present the gifts on the day they receive the Rite of Welcome.

 

[ameliepoir]

forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=390629

 

[pianistclare]

It’s fine. May the Lord have mercy on his soul, and may his survivors hearts be open to the Gospel.

 

[WillyAL]

I ask this question because at the time of the presentation of gifts his children (again, both non-Catholics), brought those gifts forward. Was this proper?

My wife (Catholic) and I (non-Catholic, very skeptical semi-believer) are frequently asked to bring the gifts forward. The priest, who knows me very well, has never batted an eye.