For most Christians, it is celebrated at a convenient time between sunset on Holy Saturday and sunrise on Easter Morning.
The Paschal Candle (like a pillar of fire) leads the pilgrim people into the dark church.
The very ancient Exultant (Roman Missal) is recited by the priest and everyone can hold a candle – lights from the light of Christ.
The service normally consists of four parts:
1. The Service of Light.
2. The Ministry of the Word.
3. Baptism or the Renewal of Baptism.
4. The Ministry of the Sacrament.
The Saint Joseph’s Catholic parish programs for the Easter Virgil will begin at 7pm this evening with the Blessing of the Fire, adult baptism and Easter mass.