Easter Vigil

[lak611]

Does Easter Vigil fulfil the obligation for Easter Sunday?
Do we need to attend both?

Easter Vigil fulfills the obligation for Easter Sunday. It is the same as attending the Vigil Mass on Saturday for any Sunday of the year, or attending the Vigil Mass for a Holy Day of Obligation. You do not need to attend both, although many new Catholics do. See this thread. forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=144140

 

[John_Lilburne]

I have never had the opportunity to go to an Easter Vigil myself and I have a couple of questions also:
What if you are physically unable to follow in the procession? Would it be inaapropriate to sit in the pew?..

The Roman Missal describes different ways the Easter Vigil can begin.
“7. All the lights in the church are put out.
A large fire is prepared in a suitable place outside the church. When the people have assembled, the priest goes there with the ministers, one of whom carries the Easter candle.
If it is not possible to light the fire outside the church, the rite is carried out as in no. 13 below.”

For this to work well there needs to be a large bonfire, perhaps seats, perhaps shelter in case of rain.

The Roman Missal has this other option:
“13. Where is may be difficult to have a large fire, the blessing of the fire is adapted to the circumstances. When the people have assembled in the church as on other occasions, the priest goes with the ministers (carrying the Easter candle) to the church door. If possible, the people turn to face the priest.
The greeting and brief instruction take place as above in no. 8. …”.

So at one church you may find locked church doors, but hopefully some thought given about how people with disablilities can enter and be seated as part of the procession. In another church it may be a case people assembling as normal in the church.

 

[puzzleannie]

if you have disability or special seating needs, get there early. you certainly do not have to participate in the procession, merely tell the usher you can’t walk, he will see you are seated. Please be aware that pews will be reserved for the catechumans, and they may be in the area you are used to sitting. If you explain your needs to an usher he should help you, even if it means seating you in the reserved area.

 

[Sixtus]

The Vigil is the Mother of all Vigils.

It is in four parts: There are a number of themes running through the Vigil.

They are: The Service of Light;
The liturgy of the Word;
The liturgy of Baptism
The Liturgy of the Eucharist.

The theme of light and darkness expressed so beatuifully in the Exsaultet: The theme of Light and darkness expressed so beautifully in the Exsaultet: Christ s the light which shines in the darknesss and never dims.

The theme of creation and God’s involvement in history is taken up in the Blessing fo the fire and liturgy of the Word. The Second reading is central to the Old Testament readings and must never be omitted because it reconts the events of the Exodus, when God lead His people from slavery in Egypt to the joy of the Promised Land. A rarallel is drawn with Jesus, who leads us from teh slavery of sin to the joy of the kingdome of heaven.

The theme of baptism is also important. IN the early Chruch, new members were initiated as Christian on this night though Baptism, Confirmation, and Communion. We follow that ancient tradition as we renew our baptismal vows, and welcome our candiates into full communion with the Catholic Church.

Throughout of course, is the dominatn theme of Resurrection. Jesus has passed over from death to eternal life to all who are baptised into Him.

 

[BlyssfulDreamer]

Thanks to all for your advice. I knew I would get help here. Yes, i am so excited and am planning on getting there early. I can’t wait…

:heart:Blyss

 

[Sixtus]

The Vigil is the Mother of all Vigils.

It is in four parts: There are a number of themes running through the Vigil.

They are: The Service of Light;
The liturgy of the Word;
The liturgy of Baptism
The Liturgy of the Eucharist.

The theme of light and darkness expressed so beatuifully in the Exsaultet: The theme of Light and darkness expressed so beautifully in the Exsaultet: Christ s the light which shines in the darknesss and never dims.

The theme of creation and God’s involvement in history is taken up in the Blessing fo the fire and liturgy of the Word. The Second reading is central to the Old Testament readings and must never be omitted because it reconts the events of the Exodus, when God lead His people from slavery in Egypt to the joy of the Promised Land. A rarallel is drawn with Jesus, who leads us from teh slavery of sin to the joy of the kingdome of heaven.

The theme of baptism is also important. IN the early Chruch, new members were initiated as Christian on this night though Baptism, Confirmation, and Communion. We follow that ancient tradition as we renew our baptismal vows, and welcome our candiates into full communion with the Catholic Church.

Throughout of course, is the dominatn theme of Resurrection. Jesus has passed over from death to eternal life to all who are baptised into Him.

 

[Sixtus]

The Vigil is the Mother of all Vigils.

It is in four parts:

They are: The Service of Light;
The liturgy of the Word;
The liturgy of Baptism
The Liturgy of the Eucharist.

There are a number of themes running through the Vigil. They are:

The theme of light and darkness expressed so beatuifully in the Exsaultet: The theme of Light and darkness expressed so beautifully in the Exsaultet: Christ s the light which shines in the darknesss and never dims.

The theme of creation and God’s involvement in history is taken up in the Blessing fo the fire and liturgy of the Word. The Second reading is central to the Old Testament readings and must never be omitted because it reconts the events of the Exodus, when God lead His people from slavery in Egypt to the joy of the Promised Land. A rarallel is drawn with Jesus, who leads us from teh slavery of sin to the joy of the kingdome of heaven.

The theme of baptism is also important. IN the early Chruch, new members were initiated as Christian on this night though Baptism, Confirmation, and Communion. We follow that ancient tradition as we renew our baptismal vows, and welcome our candiates into full communion with the Catholic Church.

Throughout of course, is the dominatn theme of Resurrection. Jesus has passed over from death to eternal life to all who are baptised into Him.

 

[Caesar]

I hope my parents let me go.

 

[Sixtus]

It is in four parts:

They are: The Service of Light;
The liturgy of the Word;
The liturgy of Baptism
The Liturgy of the Eucharist.

There are a number of themes running through the Vigil. They are:

The theme of light and darkness expressed so beatuifully in the Exsaultet: The theme of Light and darkness expressed so beautifully in the Exsaultet: Christ s the light which shines in the darknesss and never dims.

The theme of creation and God’s involvement in history is taken up in the Blessing fo the fire and liturgy of the Word. The Second reading is central to the Old Testament readings and must never be omitted because it reconts the events of the Exodus, when God lead His people from slavery in Egypt to the joy of the Promised Land. A rarallel is drawn with Jesus, who leads us from teh slavery of sin to the joy of the kingdome of heaven.

The theme of baptism is also important. IN the early Chruch, new members were initiated as Christian on this night though Baptism, Confirmation, and Communion. We follow that ancient tradition as we renew our baptismal vows, and welcome our candiates into full communion with the Catholic Church.

Throughout of course, is the dominatn theme of Resurrection. Jesus has passed over from death to eternal life to all who are baptised into Him.

 

[BlyssfulDreamer]

I got home about 45 minutes ago after attending my first Vigil (2 hours and 15 minutes and it went by so quickly)and the only word I think that can describe it is “AWESOME.” I look forward to going again next year. There is nothing like it…

Thanks to all for the information you presented here…

:heart:Blyss

 

[Caesar]

I got back about half and hour ago. 3 hours.

It was good. I love the darkness of the Cathedral being lit by hundreds of tiny lights, and the cloud of incense over the sanctuary. The music was the usual Haugen and Haas ( ) and the Litany of the Saints had some interesting additions though…

 

[acadian]

the only word I think that can describe it is “AWESOME.” I look forward to going again next year. There is nothing like it…
:heart:Blyss

I agree! I was amazed by the light that was produced by all those little candles. I was blown away by the singing of the Exsaultet. The themes that run through the scripture readings. It pretty much leaves me speechless.

An hour and 45 minutes, but we did not have any baptisms, and only one confirmation.

 

[jamannor]

Mine was a little over two hours. I was a little confused by how many readings they did. I assumed you were supposed to do all 7, that’s why they are included. But at the parish that I attended there was only three. When I was in RCIA two years ago we read all 7 of them, and although it was long, it gave you a really good message. Someone posted earlier that you only have to read five, is this correct, or is it up to the priest?