the easter vigil (pashcal vigil)

Question 1

liturgical tradition

Answer 1

a ritual completed in a set way, usually in a church.

Question 2

what does it celebrate?

Answer 2

• the resurrection of jesus.
  (but is also when new members are baptized into the church or current members are given a chance to renew their baptismal vows).

Question 3

the service of light (1/4)

Answer 3

a fire is lit and blessed. the paschal candle is then lit with the fire and carried in procession through the church with the priest saying /the light of christ’ 3 times and the congregation replying ‘thanks be to god’.

everyone has a candle that is lit from the paschal candle.
easter hymn is sung.

Question 4

liturgy of the word of god (2/4)

Answer 4

part where scripture is read. it follows the same pattern that is usually followed in sunday eucharist but with extra old testament readings.

Question 5

liturgy of the initiation (3/4)

Answer 5

time when some are baptised. sometimes confirmation will occur.

ALL those present renew their baptismal promises.

Question 6

liturgy of the eucharist (3/4)

Answer 6

the eucharist then continues, ending with many repetitions of ‘alleluia’.