Paschal Candle

Question 1

Easter Vigil ceremony

Answer 1

A service that takes place the night before Easter Sunday

Question 2

After the sun has set,the priest lights a fire.What does this symbolise

Answer 2

Light of Christ rising from the tomb.Destroying the power of sin and death through his resurrection

Question 3

Priest traces the design of an Alpha and Omega.Whilst saying a prayer to worship Christ.What does this symbolise?

Answer 3

Alpha and Omega symbols are also present on the Paschal Candle.They show Christ is eternal.

Question 4

Priest lights the Paschal Candle.What does this represent?

Answer 4

Light of Christ coming intk the world,to overcome the power of sin and death.

Question 5

Priest inserts five little holders,each containing a grain of incense,into the candle.What does this represent?

Answer 5

The five wounds that Christ recieved during his crucifixion

Question 6

The light from the Paschal candle is used to light the candles held by everyone else in the church.What does this symbolise?

Answer 6

Shows all believers are able to share in the risen glory of Christ.

Question 7

The Paschal candle is also lit at

Answer 7

Funerals and baptisms.

Question 8

When a person is baptised,the person is given candle that is lit from the Paschal candles.What does this symbolise.

Answer 8

Shows the person has been filled with the light of christ.

Question 9

At a funeral,the Paschal candle is lit to show

Answer 9

The dead person has joined christ in a resurrected life.

Question 10

What does the Paschal candle represent ?

Answer 10

Risen christ

Question 11

Paschal candle is used to help

Answer 11

Celebrate and share in Jesus’ resurrection