I know that my Redeemer lives: on the last day I shall rise again. And in my flesh I shall see God.

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1 A NEW MINISTRY AT NOTRE DAME

2 Architect s rendering of mausoleum Phase I. I know that my Redeemer lives: on the last day I shall rise again. And in my flesh I shall see God. I shall see him myself, face to face; and my own eyes shall behold my Savior. Within my heart this hope I cherish: that in my flesh I shall see God. Order Of Christian funerals rearranging one s own burial today is an act of compassion, sparing your loved ones from difficult decisions during a time of bereavement. Your pre-need purchase will clarify your preferences and reduce the pain and uncertainty of your loved ones after your passing. A preneed burial selection may be made today calmly, responsibly, economically, and prudently. Please see the insert in this material for information that will help you make this timely, important decision.

3 Life is Christ, and death is gain. PHILIPPIANS 1:21 hristians embrace this earthly life as a pilgrimage toward eternity. When we die, the wondrous gift of life is returned to God. We place our hope in the saving power of Christ s cross and resurrection. We believe that a lifetime spent welcoming Jesus into our hearts finds its fulfillment in the Lord s invitation to come home to Him: Well done, my good and faithful servant. (MATTHEW 25:23) The idea of coming home is central in a Christian s approach to death. It places the focus on joy amid the sorrow, on a continuing kinship in the Communion of Saints: For those who have been faithful, Lord, life is not ended erhaps you are one of the many people who connect Notre Dame with some of your most profound experiences of Christian community. At Our Lady s University, the sense of Church as family and the taste for life, sweetness, and hope are nurtured. For you and your loved ones, being here is coming home. On this campus, memories matter. Appreciation of intellectual excellence and moral virtue persists. People are cherished as they are, and some who become legends share their luster with us. The young and the old, alike, are engaged in the noble work of stewardship, binding past to future with a lively, present-moment faith. Final rest in Cedar Grove Cemetery, the historic gateway to the beautiful Notre Dame campus, is a continuation of these relationships, which transcend generations. but merely changed. (MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL) This is a time of great intimacy and importance for the family of the deceased, and it is a time for relatives, friends, and all the people of God to draw closer, comfort one another, and concentrate on what is important and enduring. The University of Notre Dame, through a new ministry offered at Cedar Grove Cemetery, is ready to embrace you as you begin this journey.

4 The burial of the dead is a corporal work of mercy; it honors the children of God, who are temples of the Holy Spirit. CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH #2300 edar Grove Cemetery s mission is to provide a dignified, Christian burial for members of the Notre Dame community and their families. Traditionally available only to faculty, staff, and retirees, we are pleased to extend options for above-ground burial in the Our Lady of Sorrows at Cedar Grove Cemetery mausolea to devoted graduates who have special reason to value coming home. The opportunity is also extended to members of Sacred Heart Parish, Notre Dame, Indiana, who are members in good standing. A proper place of rest is a crucial element in the Church s plan for celebrating the death of the faithful. Notre Dame is blessed in providing this ministry to its sons and daughters. As outlined in Order of Christian Funerals, this plan entails a vigil (visitation or wake), a funeral liturgy, and the rite of committal. At Our Lady of Sorrows at Cedar Grove Cemetery, you will experience our profound respect for the dignity of the deceased and for the seriousness of this ministry. Here, we honor the Blessed Mother under her title Our Lady of Sorrows, patroness of the Congregation of Holy Cross. She is

5 Architect s rendering of Our Lady of Sorrows at Cedar Grove Cemetery Phase I. our most precious reminder that Christ s victory over death opens the gates of heaven for those who take up their own cross and journey with Him. consolation, expressing faith, hope, and love in perpetuity. Our Lady of Sorrows at Cedar Grove Cemetery allows for alternatives in the Our Lady of Sorrows committal of the body The Church permits cremation, at Cedar Grove Cemetery, awaiting Christ s return. provided that it does not through both the architectural design of the burying the bodies of the The pious custom of demonstrate a denial of faith in the resurrection of the body. mausolea and landscaping dead continues in aboveground elements employed in its gardens for prayerful reflection, CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH #2301 mausoleum crypts, as well as niches for the testifies to our commitment to this sacred place: a beautiful, quiet reverential placement of the cremated remains of bodies. setting, conducive to contemplation and

6 emetery counselors are available to discuss the interment options offered in Our Lady of Sorrows at Cedar Grove Cemetery. You can reach us using the contact information below. You yourself a sword will pierce. luke 2:35 above: Mary mourning the death of her son, from the Pietà by ivan Mestrovic in the Basilica of the sacred heart Cedar GrO ve CeM etery notre dame, in cemetery.nd.edu