Christmas Vigil

[Malia_Belen]

I’m going to the Christmas Vigil tomorrow and I might be bringing a guest. The Church newsletter says to be there 30 minutes before 11. I was just curious but why is Christmas Vigil longer and what can I expect so I can share what little I know.

 

[m134e5]

I’m going to the Christmas Vigil tomorrow and I might be bringing a guest. The Church newsletter says to be there 30 minutes before 11. I was just curious but why is Christmas Vigil longer and what can I expect so I can share what little I know.

I assume you mean Midnight Mass- even though you could consider it a vigil, I suppose, using that term for Midnight Mass can be confusing.

If your church starts Mass at midnight (which they should) and they ask you to be there 30 minutes before 11, it’s probably because it gets pretty packed in there.

Midnight Mass is longer because the readings are long, and there usually is a lot of music- as well as longer prayers and more formality.

 

[daeve]

We have a little carol singing before Mass on Christmas Eve. Usually we mix one song that the congregation knows then a choral piece. This is one time when most of the people sing along.

I hope it was a wonderful experience for you.