I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, Our Lord, Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; He descended into hell; on the third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from there He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the comunion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the HOly Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be. Amen.

Lord God, whose days are without and whose mercies beyond counting, keep us mindful that life is short and the hour of death unknown. Let your Spirit guide our days on earth in the ways of holiness and justice, that we may serve you in union iwth the whole church, sure in faith, strong in hope, perfected in love. And when our earthly journey is ended, lead us rejoicing into your kingdom, wherey ou live forever and ever. Amen.

God, lover of souls, you hold dear what you have made and spare all things, for they are yours. Look gently on your servant (name of deceased) and by the blood of the cross forgive his/her sins and failings. Remeber the faith of those who mourn and satisfy their longing for that day when all will be made new again in Christ, our risen Lord, who lives and reigns with you forever and ever. Amen.

Lord our God, you are always faithful and quick to show mercy. Our brother/sister (name of deceased) was suddenly and/or violently taken from us. Come swiftly to his/her aid, have mercy on him/her, and comfort his/her family and friends by the power and protection of the cross. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Lord, as we mourn the sudden death of our brother/sister, show us the immense power of your goodness and strengthen our belief that (name of deceased) has entered into your presence. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Most faithful God, lively is the courage of those who hope in you. Your servant (name of deceased) suffered greatly but placed his/her trust in your mercy. Confidnet that the petition of those who mourn pierces the clouds and finds an answer, we beg you, give rest to (name of deceased). Do not remember his/her sins but look upon his/her sufferings and grant him/her refreshment, light, and peace. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

God of endless ages, from one generation to the next you have been our refuge and strength. Before the mountains were born or the earth came to be you are God. Have mercy now on your servant (name of deceased) whose long life was spent in your service. Give him/her a place in your kingdom, where hope is firm for all who love and rest is sure for all who serve. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.