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WE acknowledge that the Catholic cemetery is established to carry out the sacred function of the burial of the deceased and to care for their resting places.
WE accept the responsibility of this religious function under the direction and supervision of the local Catholic authority.
WE believe in and are firmly committed to the teachings and rich tradition of the Catholic Church with regard to the deceased and the sacredness of the cemeteries in which their bodies rest.
WE recognize the religious significance of the Corporal Work of Mercy involved in the burial of the dead and reverence for the deceased.
WE are dedicated to the respectful care of the people of God, who even in death remain a part of the Christian community.
WE are committed to encouraging prayer and devotion for our deceased brothers and sisters, especially in our cemeteries.
WE oppose any effort to minimize or destroy any of the Catholic teachings related to death, burial and devotion to the departed souls.
WE will proclaim through our words, work and example the sacredness of the human body, belief in the Resurrection, and the Christian virtue of Hope.
The Catholic Cemetery Conference
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