All Saints Day or Dia de los Muertos:
First Sunday in November

All Saints Day was designated early in Christian history to remember those who have died in the faith. People of Latino descent may celebrate the Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead).

Purpose

• Connect us to our humanity and patterns of life and death.
• Remind us of our unity with those who have died in faith.
• Make ofrendas to connect people to their dearly departed, honor veterans and their families, and process grief as they remember those who have died.
• Learn to accept death as part of the larger circle of life.
• Celebrate the lives of those who have died.

Process

• Check on which date Latinos in your community observe Dia de los Muertos.
• Provide structure and opportunity for individuals or family groups to make personal ofrendas.
• Providing flowers for the ofrendas is always  appreciated. The ofrendas could be displayed in the hospitality area of the church or kept at home. The mood should be festive and should celebrate life.
• At the All Saints Day Sunday service, read the names of those who have died in the previous year. Provide opportunity for members of the congregation to name those who have died as a result of the recent wars.