"Beyond their traditional roles as predictably quiet and often-beautiful places, 'cemeteries have a huge opportunity to evangelize and a responsibility to stand for what the church represents,' said Andrew Schafer, executive director for Archdiocese of Newark Catholic Cemeteries in New Jersey.
"People who come to a committal service in a cemetery may be encountering Catholic funeral tradition for the first time, or for the first time in many years, and a positive experience might encourage them to return when they need to arrange a burial, Schafer said."
A recent Catholic News Service article examined some issues currently facing Catholic cemeteries as well as the importance of funerals rites.
To access the complete Catholic News Service report, please visit:
Catholic News Service: Official says Catholic cemeteries have 'huge opportunity to evangelize' (22 OCT 14)
Background information:
Diocese of Green Bay: The Order of Christian Funerals: A Resource for Preparation of the Catholic Funeral Rites
Thank you, Deacon Greg Kandra, for the tip.
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