This is to only a general guide to the Rite of Viaticum Outside of Mass. There are other options that the family and presider may choose for the different parts of the rite.

Introductory Rite

Greeting

Celebrant:

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

R. Amen.

 

Sprinkling with Holy Water

Celebrant:

The Lord is our shepherd and leads us to streams of living water.

 

Instruction

My brothers and sisters, before our Lord Jesus Christ passed from this world to return to the Father, he left us the sacrament of his body and blood. When the hour comes for us to pass from this life and join him, he strengthens us with this food for our journey and comforts us by this pledge of our resurrection.

 

Penitential Rite

My brothers and sisters, to prepare ourselves for this holy anointing, let us call to mind our sins.

 

After a brief period of silence, the penitential rite continues, using one of the following:

 

Lord Jesus, you healed the sick:

Lord have mercy.

R. Lord have mercy

 

Lord Jesus, you forgave sinners:

Christ have mercy.

R. Christ have mercy

 

Lord Jesus, you give us yourself to heal us and bring us strength:

Lord have mercy.

R. Lord have mercy

 

Apostolic Pardon (only done if the minister is a priest)

Through the holy mysteries of our redemption,

may almighty God release you from all punishments

in this life and in the life to come.

 

May he open to you the gates of paradise

and welcome you to everlasting joy.

R. Amen.

 

Liturgy of the Word

Reading

John 6:54-55

John 14:23

John 15:4

1 Cor 11:26

 

Homily

Depending on circumstances, the minister may then give a brief explanation of the reading.

 

Baptismal Profession of Faith

N., do you believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth?

R. I do.

 

Do you believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord

who was born of the Virgin Mary,

was crucified, died, and was buried,

rose from the dead,

and is now seated at the right hand of the Father?

R. I do.

 

Do you believe in the Holy Spirit,

the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints,

the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body,

and life everlasting?

R. I do.

 

Litany

My brothers and sisters, with one heart let us call on our Savior Jesus Christ.

 

You loved us to the very end and gave yourself over to death in order to give us life. For our brother/sister, Lord, we pray:

R. Lord, have mercy

 

You said to us: " All who eat my flesh and drink my blood will live for ever." For our brother/sister, Lord, we pray:

R. Lord, have mercy

 

You invite us to join in the banquet where pain and sorrow, sadness and separation will be no more. For our brother/sister, Lord, we pray:

R. Lord, have mercy

 

Liturgy of Viaticum

 

The Lord's Prayer

Celebrant:

Now let us pray to God as our Lord Jesus Christ taught us:

All: Our Father ...

 

Communion as Viaticum

Celebrant:

Jesus Christ is the food for our journey; he calls us to the heavenly table.

R. Lord, I am not worthy to receive you, but only say the word and I shall be healed.

 

Celebrant:

The body of Christ.

R. Amen.

 

Celebrant:

May the Lord Jesus Christ protect you and lead you to eternal life.

R. Amen.

 

Silent Prayer

 

Prayer after Communion

Let us pray.

 

God of Peace

you offer eternal healing to those who believe in you;

you have refreshed your servant N.

with food and drink from heaven:

lead him/her safely into the kingdom of light.

 

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

R. Amen.

 

Concluding Rite

 

Blessing

May the blessing of the almighty God,

the Father and the Son, and the Holy Spirit,

come upon you and remain with you for ever.

R. Amen.

 

Sign of Peace

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